She was the first athlete to win the Fashion Icon Award.
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Serena Williams has broken many records on and off the court during her career. First, she became the first tennis player to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles (no big deal!). Last night, the GOAT did it again, becoming the first athlete to receive the Fashion Icon Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The record-breaking athlete proved she’s worthy of the status with a stunning black sequined dress.
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The multi-talented woman attended the 2023 CFDA Awards on Monday night wearing a custom-wrapped Lincoln Navigator that matched her custom black sequined gown designed by the CFDA President tom brown. The style icon’s sleek black dress was anything but boring with a plunging sweetheart neckline, floor-length train and huge pearl-embellished puffy sleeves. Serena wore David Yurman jewelry, including the brand’s “Fleur de Mer” pavé diamond necklace and pearl pavé cable drop earrings.