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Serena Williams is this year’s CFDA Fashion Icon Award recipient. Above, the tennis legend arrives in February for the NAACP Image Awards ceremony in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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In a groundbreaking moment set for November 6, Serena Williams is poised to make history by becoming the inaugural athlete to be honored with the CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award.
Serena Williams, renowned not only for her tennis prowess but also for her formidable presence in the world of fashion, was officially designated as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 CFDA Fashion Icon Award earlier this week, an accolade that marks a historic first for the athletic world.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve used fashion as an outlet to express myself — fashion gave me the confidence to step on the court and own who I was, and where I knew I was going,” said Williams, per WWD. “[…] I am incredibly honored to be receiving the prestigious Fashion Icon Award from the CFDA, an organization whose work I have long admired, and to stand among style icons I have always looked up to.”
While Serena Williams has undeniably carved her legacy on the tennis courts, she has concurrently pursued her passion for fashion with equal determination. In a revealing interview with Forbes in 2019, Williams disclosed her early foray into sewing, a skill passed down to her by her mother, Oracene Price, who once designed her earliest tennis attire.
As her career flourished, Williams consistently made bold fashion statements on the court, sporting eye-catching tutus, daring catsuits, and vibrant hues.
She also forged collaborations with notable designers, such as the late visionary Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White. Beyond her on-court exploits, she made a lasting impact by co-chairing the 2019 Met Gala, demonstrating her influence in the realm of fashion.
“I ended up going to fashion school,” Williams told Forbes. “I always joke that somewhere between winning Wimbledons and US Opens, I was in school doing fashion projects.”
Williams founded her own clothing line, S by Serena, in 2018, which appeared in New York Fashion Week in 2019 and 2020. A year after introducing the apparel line, the tennis star added jewelry to the brand’s portfolio.
“My dream of owning my own brand, S by Serena, has become a reality and throughout my career, I have been blessed to collaborate with the most established designers and the most exciting up-and-coming creatives,” Williams added. “I have had so much fun learning my style and allowing it to change as my life has evolved, but I’ve always held one thing true — fashion is for everyone, no matter your size, race or income.”
During the awards ceremony set to take place on Nov. 6 in New York, the 23-time Grand Slam champion will join the likes of previous recipients such as Zendaya, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz and Naomi Campbell. In honor of Williams’ addition to the CFDA fashion icons list, here are some of the tennis star’s best fashion moments.
Serena Williams’ fashion moments
