At the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” co-chair Lewis Hamilton captivated attendees with a meticulously crafted ensemble that celebrated Black heritage and personal identity. Collaborating with designer Grace Wales Bonner and stylist Eric McNeal, Hamilton donned an ivory silk suit featuring a cropped jacket, high-waisted tuxedo-striped trousers, and an embroidered sash adorned with cowrie shells and mother-of-pearl buttons—symbols of protection and ancestral memory in African culture .
His accessories included a Stephen Jones Millinery beret and vintage Briony Raymond jewelry, such as garnet-studded ear cuffs and baobab-inspired brooches, paying homage to his January birthstone and African roots . Hamilton’s look drew inspiration from icons like Cab Calloway and James Baldwin, as well as Barkley L. Hendricks’s white-on-white portraits, embodying a fusion of elegance and cultural symbolism .
Beyond fashion, Hamilton used the event to spotlight Black excellence by hosting a table of influential Black women artists and thinkers, underscoring his commitment to representation and cultural celebration .