Tennis icon Serena Williams made a powerful return to the Met Gala red carpet, leaving fans and fellow athletes speechless with her breathtaking ensemble that blended high fashion with cultural resonance. Attending the 2025 gala, the first-ever themed around Black history and fashion — “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” — Williams delivered a look that was both modern fairytale and runway artistry.
Clad in an ethereal icy blue duvet gown from the Moncler x EE72 collection by Edward Enninful, Williams commanded attention from the moment she arrived. The dramatic piece featured off-the-shoulder straps, a cowl neckline, and a spiral of sheer fabric woven into the skirt. A voluminous matching shawl made of plush down panels added to the grandeur, while satin heels by Roger Vivier completed the couture statement.
Far from the meltdown she joked about on X earlier that day — “And one meltdown later we are finally on the way to the Met Gala” — Williams appeared poised and radiant. Her look was elevated with delicate Fred Leighton diamond drop earrings and a whimsical barrette shaped like angel wings. Topping it off, she debuted a rose-gold bob styled in vintage finger waves, perfectly in tune with the event’s “dandy” aesthetic.
The striking appearance did not go unnoticed. American tennis stars Coco Gauff and Madison Keys shared their unfiltered reactions in a video posted by the Tennis Channel, visibly stunned by Williams’ regal fashion moment.
“Serena looks really great,” Gauff remarked. “I saw her Instagram caption, ‘What’s a dandy without a gown,’ and I thought she was definitely playing into the more feminine side of it. People were saying, ‘It’s not on theme,’ but I’m like, ‘If you look at a dandy, they’re usually with someone — a woman in a beautiful gown as well.’”
Williams’ appearance was more than just a fashion statement — it was a celebration of heritage, elegance, and individuality. After dominating the Met Gala scene for six consecutive years, her return for this historic edition was nothing short of iconic.
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