From the tennis court to the red carpet, serena williams You definitely know how to be the star of the show.
The legendary athlete is already hailed as the greatest player in tennis history, but she received a whole new level of honor this week when she accepted the Style Icon Award at the CFDA Awards.
Williams proved she was deserving of the prestigious award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America as she looked stunning during her appearance at the awards ceremony on Monday, November 6.
The 42-year-old retired athlete dressed to impress on the night, wearing a form-fitting black gown entirely embellished with sequins. Two oversized puff sleeves with small silver stone detailing and a chunky diamond necklace added even more sparkle to the outfit, making the head-turning look even more luxurious.
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Williams was honored at Monday night’s ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. kim kardashianwon the CFDA honor last year.
Kardashian, 43, aptly called Williams “fearless, heroic, authentic, iconic” and “the greatest of all time.” Associated Press.
In Williams’ acceptance speech, the mother-of-two said she knew she was “different” even as a little girl, saying “exploring fashion and style was a way to set myself apart.” Way”.
“In a lot of ways, the tennis court became my runway, and the U.S. Open was my own New York Fashion Week,” she told the audience, adding that her fashionable interpretation of tennis apparel became an expression of “my personality and who I am. personality”. Confidence and most importantly my culture. ”