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Lewis Hamilton to Co-Host 2025 Met Gala Celebrating Black Dandyism

The F1 champion reflects on his journey from restrictive dress codes to using fashion as a platform for Black self-expression and cultural celebration.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari walks in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Overview

  • Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will co-host the 2025 Met Gala in New York on May 5, highlighting the theme of Black dandyism.
  • Hamilton has spoken about the restrictive dress codes he faced early in his F1 career, describing the mandated suits and team kits as stifling and uncomfortable.
  • Defying pushback, Hamilton embraced personal style at F1 events, inspiring other drivers to break from traditional attire and adopt more self-expressive fashion choices.
  • Reflecting on his experiences, Hamilton emphasized the higher expectations placed on Black men to overachieve, drawing parallels with his father’s and his own career paths.
  • Through his Met Gala role, Hamilton aims to spark conversations about the intersection of fashion, Black culture, and combating stereotypes, continuing his advocacy for diversity and representation.