After Serena Williams hung up the racket, many wondered what was in store for her next. Tennis fans didn’t have to wait long to find the answer as they saw her shift from being a tennis icon to becoming an icon of fashion. To solidify her new position, one need not look beyond the honor she received at the Council of Fashion Designers of America and became the first athlete to receive the award. However, for her, it was just another Monday as she played it off the huge moment lightly.
That Serena and fashion go hand in hand is no surprise; the younger Williams sister has enthralled fans with iconic outfits throughout her career. However, she has donned several head-turning outfits post-retirement as well. One of her most iconic looks came at the Met Gala this year – and if nothing else, her latest honor is a formal acknowledgment of her sartorial senses.
Serena Williams on creating CFDA history
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion became the first-ever athlete to win the CFDA Fashion Icon award. She was among the major honorees at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City in a ceremony hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker. Williams arrived at the venue looking super voguish as she showed off just why she received the award.
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She was resplendent in black as her shiny dress fit her form perfectly. While the gown itself was sleeveless, she wore puffy detachable sleeves which matched perfectly with her dress and sparkly jewelry to complete the look. A picture of her outfit was shared on ‘X’ (formerly, Twitter) by a fan.As she arrived on the red carpet, Williams talked about being honored at the event and played it off lightly. She commented on the significance of the acknowledgment, saying, “For me, you know, I’m just excited to be the first athlete it’s kinda cool.”
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Williams and fashion events have started going hand in hand, as one could also see her donning an iconic outfit at the Met Gala earlier in May.
Williams stuns at the Met Gala
Earlier this year, at the Met Gala in New York, Williams made attendees and fans do a double take. While she always looks fashionable, her sartorial choices as she announced that she was expecting another child went above and beyond. Standing alongside her husband, who donned a jet-black tuxedo, Williams showed off a black bodycon dress with puffed black sleeves and a white frill. She served ‘GOAT’ looks as she also adorned a pearl headset and neckpiece to complete her outfit.
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The frill of her dress threatened to get in her way and ruin her dress. However, hubby Alexis Ohanian was on the case and helped her climb the steps with no issues. Along with the couple looking iconic, they also showed fans an endearing glimpse at their relationship. It is not the first we’ve seen and will not likely be the last one we see.
