Lewis Hamilton's Met Gala Power Move Was All About Black Women
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We're still basking in the afterglow of the 2025 Met Gala. Not just because of the fly fits or nods to the culture, but because of a powerful, intentional act of generosity that deserves the spotlight. Lewis Hamilton, one of this year's co-chairs, did more than just host one of the most influential nights in fashion.
He used his platform, presence, and pockets to uplift Black women in a way that had us smiling from our timelines to our group chats.
Lewis dropped a reported $350,000 on a Met Gala table just for Black women. In his words: 'You can't speak on Black dandyism, Black art, or Black aesthetics without honoring the Black women who shaped, nurtured, and redefined it all.'
Lewis, we couldn't have said it better ourselves.
His guest list included women we love. We're talking Lauryn Hill, Regina King, Jordan Casteel, Ming Smith, Adrienne Warren, Danielle Deadwyler, Lorna Simpson, and Radhika Jones. Each of these women has carved out powerful lanes in art, film, music, fashion, and storytelling—and seeing them honored on fashion's biggest night felt like a long-overdue celebration.
Even beyond the table, Lewis showed up with intention and style. He hit the Met Gala carpet in a custom look by Black British designer Wales Bonner, celebrating Black artistry in fashion with every stitch.
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For Black women who so often are the culture yet rarely get centered in the rooms we inspire, Lewis' gesture hit differently. It reminded us that support doesn't have to be loud to be revolutionary.
Sometimes it's about showing up, cutting the check, and making space—literally—for Black women to shine.
Let's also not forget this isn't Hamilton's first time investing in the culture at the Met Gala. In 2021, he purchased a table for $275,000 and invited young Black designers to the event.
If we needed another reason to love Lewis Hamilton even more, here it is.
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