Lewis Hamilton makes his big arrival at 2025 Met Gala

The seven-time world champion, who is co-chairing the biggest night in fashion, stepped out less than 24 hours after the Miami Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has arrived at the Met Gala. The Formula 1 driver, who was tapped by Vogue editor Anna Wintour to co-chair the prestigious event, stepped out less than 24 hours after the Miami Grand Prix event wearing a custom Wales Bonner ensemble creating an all-cream look including a tuxedo and bowtie styled by Eric McNeal.

Inspired by the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme’s “Tailored for You” dress code, he added a matching beret and brooch on his lapel, along with multiple rings and a pair of diamond earrings. The 40-year-old is no stranger to the Met Gala, however he is making his co-chairing debut alongside Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams.

“Firstly, it’s a real honour and privilege and something that I’ve been working on for a long, long time to get into that position. Just getting to go to the Met Gala was always something really special," he told Vogue in a cover story published ahead of the event. “Having seen the hosts before, I remember I would look on and think ‘it would be cool one day to be a host’. Anna’s been so gracious as to include me within that group."

Anna Wintour, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton at The 2025 Met Gala in New York City, New York.

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In 2021 - in the midst of his championship fight with Max Verstappen - Hamilton invited a group of Black designers to the Met. "Of course, I always wanted to go to the Met Gala, and I got invited for the first time in 2015. It’s always been a privilege to attend, but in 2021, I no longer wanted to just be another person in the room," he recalled.

"I was working with Law Roach, who is a dear friend, and I was like, 'What if we created a table together where we invite a few up-and-coming Black designers, have them dress some guests, and we all show up together—so it’s about creating space and opportunity?' And also, I was going to buy the table myself," he went on.

"Of course, everyone looked great, but I felt like that night opened up a dialogue about amplifying underrepresented voices and talent ... If you think about where we are in the world—and particularly in the States, in terms of people pulling back on diversity—I think this Met Gala sends a really strong message that we must continue to celebrate and elevate Black history."