With the 2023 F1 season over, drivers can finally take their helmets off, let their hair down, and catch up on their hobbies and favorite activities. Without wasting any time, Lewis Hamilton got onto doing one of the things he likes in an industry he excels in. The multi-talented F1 driver graced the red carpet of the 2023 British Fashion Awards donning Wales Bonner. Who else was in attendance? Hamilton’s ex-girlfriend, Nicole Scherzinger.

Lewis Hamilton is a fashion icon in its true sense. His paddock outfits are proof enough. But now that the season is over, he took the F1 fashion show to an actual red carpet in London. The Brit made an appearance with friend and fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner, endorsing her style, as he often does of designers he appreciates. Let us talk about their looks.

Lewis Hamilton lit up the 2023 British Fashion Awards

The Brit has admitted in the past how he loves to attend fashion shows and soak up everything the industry has to offer before expressing it in his way. Over time, this self-expression has made Hamilton a fashion icon appreciated by many, so it was no surprise when he turned up on the red carpet of the British Fashion Awards. The Brit made an appearance wearing a clean beige overcoat with white overalls. He was wearing Grace Wales Bonner’s design, who accompanied him to the event.

Apart from the Brit and his designer friend, the BFA also had some A-listers gracing the red carpet. Most notable from our perspective was Hamilton’s ex, Nicole Scherzinger. The American wore an olive green ballgown accented with a black tulle layer on its skirt and black straps that went over one shoulder. Although there aren’t many photos, we know Scherzinger was accompanied by her fiance and ex-rugby player, Thom Evans.

Apart from the couple, much-celebrated and award-winning actress Anne Hathaway also graced the red carpet. The 41-year-old looked absolutely stunning in a vintage layered deep-neck Valentino gown that draped her body. There were many more celebrities that walked the red carpet of the award show, all showcasing their elegant and unique styles, a form of self-expression, if you must. Which is exactly what fashion is all about.

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Lewis Hamilton described fashion in the simplest way possible

The Brit has been a trailblazer with his fashion influence in the world of F1 for quite some time. He’s been equally criticized and appreciated for it as well. However, no amount of backlash stopped the Brit from expressing himself, which, according to him, is what fashion is all about.

In an interview with Vogue, Hamilton said, “For me, fashion is about freeing yourself—it’s about self-expression; it’s about you. It’s about slowly, over time, evolving and learning more about yourself and what you like and how you want to show up—how you want to be seen. What makes you feel great? It’s a great feeling when you put on a piece of clothing and throw your shoulders back and are just like, ‘I feel great today.'”

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Life is all about feeling comfortable in one’s skin, and your clothes are an extension of that. Taking Hamilton’s words for face value, this is what fashion is all about.