And Now, the Best Dressed Man of 2021—According to Me

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Balenciaga; Getty Images/Dimitrios Kambouris; Getty Images/Miguel Medina)

It’s been a good year for men’s fashion. Timothée Chalamet convinced us that silver suits belong at Cannes. Oscar Isaac made soft sweaters and New Balance sneakers a thing with his viral fitting photos from Scenes From a Marriage. A$AP Rocky proved pearls are a must-buy. Daniel Craig slipped into Savile Row suiting for his final spin as James Bond. Harry Styles wore many, many boas. And let’s not forget all of the iconic fashion moments from celebs such as Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Jonah Hill, and Evan Mock, among many others. In my opinion, though, it’s Lewis Hamilton who is most deserving of the title as the best dressed man of 2021.

I first became enamored with Hamilton through my obsession with Formula One—a sport he dominates as a seven-time world champion with an unprecedented 103 race car wins. My F1 infatuation aside, it’s his style that needs to be in full focus. He landed on this list not only because of his ’fits but also because of his involvement in fashion and, frankly, his clear passion for it. This past year alone, Hamilton bought a table to host Black fashion designers at the Met Gala, landed a cover on The Wall Street Journal Magazine for its Innovators issue, modeled for Balenciaga’s S/S 22 collection, and worked with mega-stylist Law Roach. Ahead, let’s dive into Lewis Hamilton’s style from 2021.

On the Fashion Scene

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On Lewis Hamilton: Balenciaga

One of many "guests" who were shot on Balenciaga's red carpet as part of the brand's S/S 22 collection.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Police Lifestyle sunglasses

Proving that denim-on-denim is always a great idea.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Balenciaga

A great suit looks even cooler with a signature jewelry piece.

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On Lewis Hamilton: AMI Paris suit; Jacob & Co brooch

Hamilton showed up to receive his WSJ Magazine Innovator Award wearing a stunning tonal look.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Kenneth Nicholson jacket, pants, and top; Bottega Veneta boots; Icebox bracelets and ring

Supporting rising Black-owned brands for the Met Gala, Hamilton bought a table to bring designers to the event—and wore Kenneth Nicholson for the occasion.

Knighthood Appointment

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On Lewis Hamilton: Wales Bonner suit; Dior shirt; Louboutin boots

After his recent knighthood, you can now refer to him as Sir Lewis Hamilton.

In the Formula 1 Paddocks

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On Lewis Hamilton: Qasimi top, pants, and jacket; Police Lifestyle sunglasses

I can't get over this color combo.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Jacquemus jacket and pants; Off-White sneakers; Police Lifestyle sunglasses

Wearing Jacquemus in the coolest possible way.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Lanvin top, shorts, jacket, and sneakers

Yep, shackets are a key piece to wear this winter.

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On Lewis Hamilton: A-Cold-Wall top and pants; Celine sneakers; Police Lifestyle sunglasses; Vivienne Westwood bracelet; Cartier ring; King Baby Studio rings

Ribbed tops just look so luxe.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Bottega Veneta boots

The color of the year, done to perfection.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Death to Tennis top and pants; Bottega Veneta boots; Police Lifestyle sunglasses

I want to repeat this entire look.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Heron Preston x Mercedes-Benz jacket; Heron Preston shirt, pants, and shoes; Police Lifestyle sunglasses

Tonal fashion never looked so cool.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Nahmias shirt and shorts; Rick Owens sneakers; Cartier bracelet; Police Lifestyle sunglasses

Turns out aviators are the secret to completing any look.

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On Lewis Hamilton: Casablanca jacket and pants; Just Don shoes

Now this is how to pull off a tracksuit look.

Next up: 29 stunning pieces that are peak luxury.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.