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All The Times Venus Williams Proved She’s the Fashion Moment

When it comes to fashion, the tennis star doesn't play, she slays

Venus Williams isn’t just a star on the tennis court. The five-time Wimbledon champion is also a standout on the red carpet who is not afraid to push the style envelope in the best way.

Williams has always loved fashion and has made it her mission to learn everything she can about creating the perfect look.

“Fashion started at a grassroots level for me,” Williams told Fashionista in an interview in 2023. “My mom ended up sewing my tennis skirts for my first professional tennis match. I still love it at that creation level. I studied fashion, and it was a great experience. It taught me so much about the garment, what that means and how to create something that’s entirely you.”

As we honor Venus Williams’ fabulous sense of style, check out some of our favorite looks the star has served over the years.

Paris Fashion Week – 2024

Venus stunned in a gorgeous ‘fit at the Schiaparelli show during Paris Fashion Week. The pleated mini skirt is a showstopper.

Vogue World Paris Party – 2024

Photo: Getty Images Jacopo Raule

Williams gives us ‘90s vibes in denim shorts and combat boots at the Vogue World Paris Party in June 2024.

Paris Fashion Week – 2021

Photo: Getty Images Jacopo Raule

Venus brings the bling in a gold mini dress at the Louis Vuitton Womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week in 2021.

Paris Fashion Week – 2023

Photo: Getty Images Peter White

Venus showed up in a spring chic look at the Chloé Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week.

Glamour Photo Shoot – 2022

She’s mixing high fashion and sportswear in the best way in a Claudia Li dress and Eleven by Venus shorts for a Glamour magazine shoot in 2022.

Milan Men’s Fashion Week – 2024

Photo: Getty Images Victor Boyko

The champion is showing off a sexy menswear-inspired look in Milan, Italy at the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June 2024.

Paris Fashion Week – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Claudio Lavenia/

Venus does denim the right way in a Louis Vuitton jacket and shorts in Paris during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.

Met Gala – 2024

Venus wore a stunning Marc Jacobs mirrored gown, a beautiful interpretation of the “Garden of Time” theme at the 2024 Met Gala.

Met Gala After Party – 2024

After the party it’s the after party. Venus keeps the glam going at a Met Gala 2024 after party wearing Marc Jacobs.

U.S. Open – 2023

Why wear sweats when you can show up to your tennis match like this? Venus slays in a pleated mini and jacket at the 2023 U.S. Open.

Met Gala – 2021

Williams is werking the red carpet in a red Prabal Gurung off shoulder gown at the 2021 Met Gala.

“The Batman” Premiere – 2022

Venus’ sleek bob and form-fitting gown turns heads at “The Batman” movie premiere in New York City in 2022.

New York City – 2023

Photo: Getty Images Raymond Hall

Dressing down doesn’t have to be boring. Venus looks great in activewear while out and about in New York City in 2023.

Portrait of a Nation Gala – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Paul Morigi

Venus shines in a long sleeved floor-length gown at the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Gala in Washington, D.C.

Lacoste – 2023

Venus stuns in a simple but sexy Lacoste net jumpsuit in 2023.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn

When it comes to fashion, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party is the place to show up and show out. Venus understood the assignment in 2022.

Critics Choice Awards – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

We love every sexy detail of Venus’ gown at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

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