A Surprise Tribute? Venus Explains Why Serena Williams Knew Nothing of Her Met Gala 2025 Look

Tennis has long been at the intersection of sports and fashion. Talking about fashion, Venus Williams once said, “Fashion started at a grassroots level for me.” From seeing her mother swing up her tennis skirts for her first professional match to starting her own business through her clothing line, Eleven, Williams has transitioned herself as a fashion icon over the years. Just like her sister Serena Williams! Recently, both the Williams sisters stunned everyone with their glamorous look at the Met Gala. Serena was spotted donning a flowing Moncler, pale blue gown with a swirling, galaxy-inspired design. While her elder sister represented a seamless fusion of her athletic prowess and haute couture. She donned a vibrant shade of emerald green, a classic Lacoste polo shirt silhouette, which had a meticulously hand-bedazzled collar that glittered with every subtle movement. She layered that with a dramatic, billowing overcoat. Hilariously, during an interview, Venus revealed why she had to hide her vintage look from Serena ahead of the gala event. What did she say, exactly?

Speaking about her dress and how she kept this secret from her younger sister, Venus Williams stated, “So, the green is kind of historic for us. We started designing last year. We understood the mission. It meant so much to us to get it right. You don’t want to walk out here and get it wrong and not play honor. We wanted to bring it all. We got the heritage. We’ve got the hair from Josephine Baker, even throwback to my own beads from Serena and I. Also the cape from Andre Leon Tally. So, we’re just like so excited. Tonight’s going to be such a celebration. She doesn’t know. And you know we always text each other each other’s designs, but this is the one year we didn’t. You have to wait.”

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