“Transitioning from the tennis court to the red carpet, Serena Williams effortlessly commands attention as the standout star of the show.”
The legendary athlete is already known as the greatest of all time when it comes to tennis, but she was honored in a whole new realm this week as she accepted the Fashion Icon award at the CFDA Awards.
During the ceremony on Monday, Nov. 6, Williams proved that she deserved the prestigious award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, as she showed up to the event looking nothing short of glamorous.
The 42-year-old retired athlete was dressed to impress for the evening, wearing a form-fitting black gown that was completely adorned with sequins. The head-turning look was made even more extravagant with the addition of two oversize puff sleeves that featured little silver gem detailing, as well as a chunky diamond statement necklace brought even more sparkle to the outfit.
During Monday evening’s awards ceremony—which took place at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City—Williams was presented with the award by none other than Kim Kardashian, a CFDA honoree last year.
During Williams’ acceptance speech, the mother of two said “explored fashion and style as a way to distinguish” herself, after knowing as a little girl that she was “different.”
“In many ways for me, the tennis courts became my runway, and the U.S. Open was my own New York Fashion Week,” she told the audience, stating that her stylish take on tennis outfits became a way to express “my individuality and my confidence and most importantly, my culture.”
