Serena Williams hailed as a ‘fashion icon’

serena williams Awarded Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in recognition of his career and contribution to American fashion.

Williams retired last year She was the first athlete to win the Fashion Icon Award CFDA’s. In addition to her groundbreaking tennis career, she will be honored for her work as a designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

he Fashion’s equivalent of the Oscars Held at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Anne Hathaway As master of ceremonies.

When Williams, 42, retired from tennis, she said she needed to make the difficult decision to focus on motherhood. She gave birth to a daughter in August, almost exactly a year after she last competed as a tennis star. Adira River Ohanian is the second daughter of Williams and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. his first daughter Olympia Born in 2017.

Williams had been in the fashion news long before she retired. In 2018, she launched a clothing line, “S by Serena,” and in 2019, a jewelry line. In a statement before the gala, designer and current CFDA president Thom Browne called Williams “one of the most inspiring people in the world… who represents greatness at the highest level.” Browne said she is “one of the best” in everything she does. “The ultimate example of individuality” and “a true fashion icon.”

In your own comments, Williams said that since she was a child, “I have used fashion as an outlet to express myself. Fashion gives me the confidence to go on the court and realize who I am and that I know where I’m going. “

He added: “My dream of having my own brand S by Serena has come true… I’ve enjoyed learning my style and letting it change as my life evolves, but I’ve always had a style. The truth is, fashion is for everyone, regardless of size, race or income. “

CFDA Award Presenters: Amazon Fashion.

last yearkim kardashian Honored for her range of shapewear and took the opportunity to have the designer All body types included.