Recently, Lewis Hamilton discussed his Met Gala 2024 attire and its symbolic meaning.

Hamilton is a huge fan of fashion aside from dominating the track in fast Formula One cars and taking home championships. He’s been to a few prestigious galas and fashion shows. The Mercedes star made five trips to the renowned fashion event in 2024, including the Met Gala.

Lewis Hamilton was asked to do a quick interview for Vogue during the show, in which he described the meaning of the fashion brand he was wearing that night.

He claimed that the Burberry brand he was sporting was inspired by an African-American gardener who fled slavery in the 18th century and settled in Wales, giving rise to the all-black ensemble. He was able to establish himself as the nation’s first black gardener after coming to Wales.

Lewis Hamilton further explained how his necklace, which had thorns, depicted the pain that the black community went through when they were traded as slaves.

Lewis Hamilton talks about his experience in the fashion business.

Lewis Hamilton encouraged other teams and drivers in the Formula One paddock to follow suit when he recently discussed how he got his start in the fashion industry.

Hamilton said he took a while to get used to the fashion industry and attending fashion shows when he was speaking at a Mercedes-Vogue event at Albert Park in March 2024.

Back to Formula One, Lewis Hamilton has found it difficult to compete in 2024 among the best teams and drivers. With just 27 points, he is currently ranked ninth in the drivers’ championship.