'I love that fashion is far more than just putting on clothes. This last year, I’ve been able to utilize it and really show my stance on issues at the races.' - LewisHamilton
HAMILTON: You’re obviously such an impactful force within the fashion community. One thing I really admire is that you’re constantly pushing for more diverse inclusion within the industry. It’s so needed. And uplifting talented individuals by creating moments like we were just talking about with Halsey. How has that journey been, in terms of pushing for that within the industry?
HAMILTON: I can really relate to that, because since I’ve been in this industry, when I arrived at shoots or even just being at the racetrack, I felt like, “How am I the only one here?” I was always lucky when I was young because I had my dad with me. I had this powerful Black man to go along with me. So I didn’t necessarily feel too alone.
HAMILTON: It’s been an interesting journey. I’ve definitely felt that “just be quiet and do your job” thing in the early stages of my career. I felt like I had to conform, like I had to be a certain shape. It’s like you have to be a square or a circle to get into this industry, and no other shapes fit. I knew I was a different shape, and I felt like I had to squeeze myself, just to get through the door. And once I got in, then I could start discovering myself and letting my branches grow.
HAMILTON: That’s what I love about you and that’s why I wanted to work with you. Getting awards and things, that’s one thing, but getting that human interaction with people and having that connection is uplifting and powerful, and you just don’t expect it. We’re only human. So there’s days where you’re like, “Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough? Is it going to make a difference for someone else?” When you do sometimes hear that, it changes your world.
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