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Serena Williams Becomes an Award-Winning Fashion Icon

For the first time in its history, the CFDA Fashion Awards are preparing to present the 2023 Fashion Icon Award to a game-changing tennis player, Serena Williams.

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42-year-old tennis queen Serena Williams is deemed worthy of the Fashion Icon award at the CFDA Fashion Awards. In addition to being a record-breaking tennis champion, Williams, who will be the first athlete to receive the title of Fashion Icon at the award ceremony, has also managed to attract the attention of fashion lovers for a while with her clothing brand, S by Serena, and a jewellery brand bearing her name.

Williams said the following about the award ceremony, which will be hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and will take place at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on November 6, 2023:

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve used fashion as an outlet to express myself,” said Serena Williams in a statement. “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. I am incredibly honoured 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.”

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American Fashion Awards President Thom Browne stated the following about Williams: “Serena is one of the most inspiring people in the world... a true individual... she is an icon of the sports world... representing greatness on the highest level… a perfect combination of our worlds... the ultimate example of individuality in everything she does.”

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