Lewis Hamilton highlighted the role fashion has played in his life as he becomes the co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala.
Recently, Met Gala announced Lewis Hamilton as one of the co-chairs for its 2025 event, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The Briton, known for his bold fashion sense, frequently collaborates with designers and attends events like the Met Gala. At the announcement held at the Met Museum, Hamilton explained what fashion means to him. He emphasized its power as a platform for self-expression and advocacy.
Lewis Hamilton has attended the Met Gala since 2015. Each year, the event has a different theme, often reflecting art, history, or culture. The 2025 theme will focus on the Black dandy from 18th-century Europe. Given Hamilton’s identity and his vocal support for the Black community, organizers chose him as one of the event’s co-chairs.
At the Met Museum, he delivered a heartfelt message, sharing that fashion, for him, feels like the air in his lungs. The Briton compared fashion to mood as it swings every day and evolves constantly. For him, fashion is dynamic, always adapting and reshaping itself much like the changes he experiences in life.
Fashion for me has been like air in the lungs, it’s very much a mood, because it swings everyday and it’s evolution, something that’s constantly evolving.
Lewis Hamilton said.
Lewis Hamilton explains that fashion, for him, is a way to express himself and build confidence. He mentions that, historically, people used clothing as a form of protection, almost like armor. Over time, he learned that fashion can be more than just that. It’s about expressing who you are and showing up with pride and courage. Fashion allows him to show his personality and feel comfortable in his own skin. This deep connection with fashion makes it something that truly matters to him and resonates on a personal level.
For me, expressing myself through my appearance builds confidence. Historically, clothing was for protection, but now it shows dignity and courage. This resonates with me.
Lewis Hamilton added.
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Lewis Hamilton shares one of his favorite Dior collections
Lewis Hamilton serves as an ambassador for Dior, showcasing his influence in both fashion and motorsport. His partnership with the brand includes collaborations on their men’s fashion line and fragrance campaigns. Recently, Hamilton launched his own Dior collection in London, where he expressed that his favorite clothing is a blue hoodie with a tribal pattern on it.
He mentioned that it is inspired by the Nigerian. This design reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Nigerian people. Additionally, the Briton highlights the beautiful jewelry they created, shaped like cowrie shells. These shells have deep cultural significance in Africa, symbolizing wealth, fertility, and protection.
One of my favorite pieces is a blue hoodie with a kind of tribal pattern inspired by the Nigerian region and we also created beautiful jewelry in the shape of cowrie shells – which hold significant cultural meaning in Africa.
Lewis Hamilton told WWD.com
Certainly, Since 2021, Dior has collaborated with seven-time world champion recognizing his deep knowledge and passion for fashion. Hamilton is set to launch a capsule collection that focuses on winter sportswear. This has drawn inspiration from his love for skiing and snowboarding, in addition to racing. The collaboration highlights Briton’s unique style and commitment to sustainability.