Serena Williams made a memorable entrance at this year`s Met Gala, a moment she playfully hinted at just before with a late-night tweet mentioning “one meltdown.” While the exact cause of the pre-event stress wasn`t revealed, it`s perhaps understandable for the 23-time Grand Slam champion and busy mother of two to have last-minute jitters before one of fashion`s biggest nights.
However, according to fashion critics, her highly anticipated appearance was certainly worth any prior drama. The 43-year-old tennis legend captivated attendees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, stepping onto the blue carpet in a striking icy pale-blue gown.
Her custom look, designed by former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, who accompanied her to the event, featured an elegant off-the-shoulder neckline and a tailored silhouette. The long skirt incorporated a bold sheer abstract panel on the leg, woven with fine metallic threads for a subtle shimmer. Completing the ensemble was a long, light blue puffer-style cape by Moncler, worn draped around her wrists. This marked Williams` seventh time attending the prestigious Met Gala, partnering once again with the Italian luxury brand.
Adding to the glamour, Williams sported a super-chic golden bob haircut styled into classic 1920s-era finger waves by Angela Meadows. Her accessories were equally stunning: Fred Leighton angel wing earrings adorned with diamond drops, along with a matching barrette, bracelet, and rings.
Reflecting on her transformation and the overall look, Williams shared that she felt like a modern-day Cinderella.
Serena`s Night Highlights
Later, she took to social media to share her favorite moments from the evening. Topping her list was meeting Rihanna, whom she described with clear admiration: “The highlight of my night, obviously, was Rihanna. It`s no secret that I love her. She’s so gorgeous — literally like the most gorgeous. I’m obsessed with her.” Another memorable interaction was receiving simple yet powerful advice from Pharrell: “Stop caring what people say.”
Rupert Caldwell