Words by Azul Counts
Few people have a better, well-rounded sense of style than Lewis Hamilton.
When he’s not burning rubber at 200mph, Lewis Hamilton can regularly be seen turning heads with impeccable style. Over the years, F1’s leading man has more than proved himself a bit of a style icon, sporting looks that often eschew conventional rules. On matters of style and fashion, the 37-year-old champion is in pole position.
Here, we detail the style lessons to learn from one of the world’s most stylish men:
When in doubt, co-ords will always do the job
If there’s one style lesson to pick up from Hamilton, it’s this: co-ords are – and forever will be – cool. Plus, given they’re fairly easy to put together – it is one colour, after all – you’ll be out and about looking cool in no time. Post lockdown, Hamilton’s stepping out in more co-ord looks than we care to count, and he can regularly be seen donning various designer numbers. Retro plaids? It works. Camo? Never seen anything cooler. Hamilton’s tried it all (so you don’t have to).
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On the left: matching set jacket and shorts by Zara, £135.98
On the right: Matching carpenter jacket and trousers by Glorydays, £260
Hats, hats, alotta hats
That has and always will be essential for any aspiring fashionista. For Hamilton, it offers the chance to inject some much-needed streetwear style into his pre-race pounds. Outside Formula One, he can often be seen completing his more stylish outfits with a nice bucket hat.
Like him, use the hat to add a bit of flair to your outfits – especially when stepping around town.
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On the left: Bucket hat by Carhatt, £45
On the right: New Era trucker cap, £19
Check yo’ self
Big checks are back, big time – and we couldn’t be happier. As proved by Hamilton, they’re ridiculously cool. And better yet, they’re capable of elevating the most basic of outfits. The checkered, in particular, can always be relied on to draw some compliment. Be careful not to overdo it, though. When donning checks, opt for complimentary monotone colours.
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On the left: Textured check overshirt by Zara, £55.99
On the right: ASOS design shirt in beige check, £32
Shades matter
It’s no use having good style if your accessory game is off. And off Hamilton’s is not. The 37-year-old has a collection of sunglasses worth the admiration of any style enthusiast. From classic, elegant pairs to quirky options, his collection of sunglasses are as much a fashion statement as any other part of his outfit. Like him, pay close attention to frames – there’s nothing flattering about the wrong shape for the wrong face. And for extra points, shop around for shades that match your outfits.
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On the left: Hot Futures Groover Black Gloss Sunglasses, £73
On the right: Akila Zed sunglasses, £111.30
Hey man, what’s that on your wrist?
Timepieces are special, special things. And when it comes to Hamilton, I’m inclined to think back to Ian Flemming’s famous words: “A gentleman’s timepiece says as much about him, as does his Saville Row suit.” On and off the track, he’s demonstrated a taste for the best, most respected watch brands in the industry. From showing up to a press conference wearing numerous IWCs to sporting a stunning Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Formula One’s leading man’s proved that when it comes to time-pieces, he knows what he’s doing.
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On the left: IWC Pilot’s Spitfire 39mm Mens Watch, £4,450
On the right: Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Mens Watch, £565
Ain’t no such thing as too much bling
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend – but they also happen to be Hamilton’s, too. Never to be seen without the brightest, fanciest pieces of ice, the 37-year-old’s jewellery game is as impressive as it gets. Given that, you can understand his annoyance when the FIA introduced some pretty irrelevant jewellery, effectively banning him and other drivers from wearing their chosen accessories when driving. His creation? He showed wearing multiple chains, rings, and iconic timepieces – proving that Lewis Hamilton’s style is on point.
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On the left: Silver Mens Oxidised Curb Necklace & Bracelet Set, £250
On the right: Brand-engraved silver-tone stainless steel ring, £59
Here’s a bit more about Hamilton’s annoyance at the new F1 style