Lewis Hamilton is a giant in the Formula 1 racing world. The seven-time world champion’s career has taken him all over the world, ingraining him in the world’s eye.
Hamilton’s successful F1 career has seen him be cemented as one of the all-time greats as he currently holds the F1 record for career race victories.
He also has the accolade of being tied with Michael Schumacher for the most driver championships as well.
Outside of the racetrack, Lewis Hamilton has been the source of press attention, both for his controversial remarks and for his incredible fashion sense.
It is his fashion sense that has led him to be announced as one of the hosts of the Met Gala in 2025. But what exactly makes Lewis Hamilton such a fashion icon to a lot of men?
Bold, experimental dressing
Lewis Hamilton has had a bit of a fashion revolution in recent years, discovering his style and becoming more confident.
He has become known for adding unexpected elements to his outfits, creating interest and dimension without being tacky or over the top.
One recent example of the racer’s flair is his outfit in April for the GQ Global Creativity Awards in New York.
Going shirtless underneath a long Dior coat from their Fall/Winter 2024 collection, Lewis teamed the look with a diamond chain, highlighting the silver beading detail on the coat itself and matching pinstriped black trousers.
The beading was the main element, with the sparklers wrapping around his waist, breaking up the line of the coat.
Opting for a plain suit would have been a safe albeit boring outfit, but Mr Hamilton likes to push the boat out for fashion.
Accessorises with flair
Lewis has been the subject of controversy for many reasons, one of which is his jewellery. Fans have noticed that he is a fan of diamonds, even going so far as to wear them when he is driving.
This has led many male fans to want their own pair of men’s diamond earrings to emulate their hero.
There have been occasions where Lewis has been asked to remove his jewellery, sparking reluctance to do so.
Despite it being against F1’s health and safety regulations to wear jewellery whilst driving, Lewis continues to do so and many believe it has to do with keeping his identity underneath the anonymising driving outfits and helmets.
It isn’t just diamonds that Lewis likes wearing; watches seem to be a favourite too. He has regularly been spotted wearing multiple watches at once, each set to a different time. Though this has not been explained, it adds to the fashion mystery of the man.