‘It Is Super Important to Celebrate Your Inner Power’ – Serena Williams Elaborates on the Importance of Fashion Following Her Latest Recognition by the Fashion Institute of Technology

Serena Williams is by far one of the most successful tennis athletes in the history of the sport. In a career spanning well over two decades, the 40-year-old has some of the biggest records to her name. Though she has been sidelined due to injury, the former World No.1 is quite active on social media and has been busy with her off-court commitments.

Serena has ruled the tennis circuit for years. However, that isn’t the only area where the champion has taken the lead. Apart from being one of the most decorated tennis players, Serena is also one of the biggest fashionistas. Over the years, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has shown a great eye for fashion and beauty. Recently, she was recognized with a glamorous award for her contribution to the world of fashion.

Serena adds another recogniti0n to her long list of recognitions

Yesterday, the 14th of April, Serena took to her Instagram, announcing her latest recognition. The champion announced the win through a post on her Instagram handle. Serena received recognition as a ‘fashion icon’ by the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City.

The award came as a major motivation and inspiration for the player who is extremely focused on fashion right now. Launching her own fashion line and tying up with a number of luxury brands, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Serena is one of the most recognized personalities in the fashion world.

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Announcing the recognition by FIT NYC, the owner of ‘S by Serena’ wrote, “It was an honor to be recognized as a “Fashion Icon” by the Fashion Institute of Technology — an internationally recognized leader in education in design, fashion and business, and presented the award by Zales Jewelers. I’ve always felt it is super important to celebrate your inner power through your exterior statement and make that your fashion statement”

Taking notice of the recognition, the official Instagram handle of ‘S by Serena’ commented, “Congratulations, ICON!” Apart from ‘S by Serena’, the official account of Serena Williams Jewelry also commented, “Congratulations.”

The potential return of Serena Williams

Serena Williams last played on the tour at the 2021 Wimbledon. Eying her 8th title, she kicked off her tournament campaign with a first-round clash against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. However, at 3-3 in the first set, she suffered a hamstring injury which not only forced her to retire from the tournament but also kept her out of action for the remainder of the 2021 season.

Nonetheless,  recently, she dropped a hint on a potential return at the 2022 Wimbledon. However, there is no official statement by Serena or Wimbledon about her return yet.

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With age not on her side, it remains to be seen how Serena fares upon her comeback!