tennis superstar serena williams History is about to be made at the CFDA Fashion Awards.
according to Town and Country MagazineWilliams will receive the Style Icon Award at the CFDA Fashion Awards next month in New York.
The achievement will mark the first time an athlete has won the award.
In a statement, tom brownThe CFDA president called Williams “a true fashion icon.”
“Serena is one of the most inspiring people in the world…a true individual…she is an icon in sports…represents greatness at the highest level…bringing fashion into another world…for another group of people… The audience…has always stayed true to herself, both on and off the court…a perfect marriage of our worlds…the ultimate example of individuality in everything she does…Serena is a true style icon,” Brown said.
Williams will follow in his footsteps Lenny Kravitz, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopezand Naomi Campbellboth of whom have won the Fashion Icon Award.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve used fashion as an outlet to express myself — fashion has given me the confidence to go out on the court and acknowledge who I am and where I know I’m going,” Williams said in said in a statement. statement. “My dream of owning my own brand, S by Serena, has become a reality and throughout my career I’ve been lucky enough to work with the best-known designers and the most exciting emerging creatives.”
“I’ve enjoyed learning my style and letting it change as my life evolves, but I’ve always maintained one thing: fashion is for everyone, no matter your body type, race, or income,” she continued. “I am extremely honored to receive the prestigious Fashion Icon Award from the CFDA, an organization I have long admired for its work, and to join the list of fashion icons I have always respected.”
The 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards will be hosted by sarah jessica parker November 6, American Museum of Natural History, New York.
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