Tennis star Serena Williams has been named&nbsp;the fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The organisation awarded Williams at a ceremony in New York on Monday night. Williams is the first athlete to win the award. Previous recipients include artists like Beyonce, Zendaya and Rihanna.&nbsp; 
 
"I explored fashion and style as a way to distinguish myself," Williams told the media at the event. "In many ways for me, the tennis courts became my runway." 
 
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion walked the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History, dressed in a bespoke black sequin dress designed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne.

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The event is considered as fashion industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Williams was presented the 2023 CFDA Fashion Icon Award by fashion mogul and television star Kim Kardashian.

The audience included big names like Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore and singers Mary J Blige and Vanessa Hudgens. 
 
In her acceptance speech, Williams spoke of her love for fashion and its role on the tennis court.

"I designed skirts out of denim and I wore purple tutus and bodysuits and put beads in my hair, and braids," she said. "It was really just a fun time for me."

Williams has been a student of fashion and attended fashion school between Grand Slams - and in 2018, launched her S by Serena clothing line. 
 
In 2019, Williams told Essence magazine that her clothes "represent women everywhere - indomitable mothers, daughters and sisters; resilient businesswomen and entrepreneurs; outsiders and underdogs; little girls with crazy dreams and unflinching women of colour". 
 
Williams, 42, retired in 2022 in New York at the US Open after a glorious 27-year-long career at the court. She had warned that "I am not retired", and "the chances (of a return) are very high". 
 
On Monday, at the awards ceremony, Williams thanked several people but saved the last one for her mother. "Watching her sew created this creativity in me that I still have to this day," Williams said.

Tennis star Serena Williams has been named the fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The organisation awarded Williams at a ceremony in New York on Monday night.

Tennis star Serena Williams has been named the fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The organisation awarded Williams at a ceremony in New York on Monday night. Williams is the first athlete to win the award. Previous recipients include artists like Beyonce, Zendaya and Rihanna. "I explored fashion and style as a way to distinguish myself," Williams told the media at the event. "In many ways for me, the tennis courts became my runway." The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion walked the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History, dressed in a bespoke black sequin dress designed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne. … congratulations serena … a true icon … serena williams receives cfda’s 2023 fashion icon award. serena wears a custom corset gown in black sequins and a black satin stole, backed with liquid organza and hand-embroidered with pearls.@serenawilliams @cfda#thombrowne… pic.twitter.com/tT6cVdRI6c — Thom Browne (@ThomBrowne) November 7, 2023 × The event is considered as fashion industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Williams was presented the 2023 CFDA Fashion Icon Award by fashion mogul and television star Kim Kardashian. The audience included big names like Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore and singers Mary J Blige and Vanessa Hudgens. In her acceptance speech, Williams spoke of her love for fashion and its role on the tennis court. "I designed skirts out of denim and I wore purple tutus and bodysuits and put beads in my hair, and braids," she said. "It was really just a fun time for me." Williams has been a student of fashion and attended fashion school between Grand Slams - and in 2018, launched her S by Serena clothing line. In 2019, Williams told Essence magazine that her clothes "represent women everywhere - indomitable mothers, daughters and sisters; resilient businesswomen and entrepreneurs; outsiders and underdogs; little girls with crazy dreams and unflinching women of colour". Williams, 42, retired in 2022 in New York at the US Open after a glorious 27-year-long career at the court. She had warned that "I am not retired", and "the chances (of a return) are very high". On Monday, at the awards ceremony, Williams thanked several people but saved the last one for her mother. "Watching her sew created this creativity in me that I still have to this day," Williams said.

Serena Williams named fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently lit up the fashion world with the glitzy and glamorous 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. This prestigious event is an annual celebration of self-expression and an ode to the forces that drive the fashion industry. The night was nothing short of a star-studded gala, where creativity and American fashion took centre stage.

CFDA Chairman Thom Browne opened the&nbsp;CFDA Fashion Awards, which drew a crowd of fashion enthusiasts from all walks of life,&nbsp;with a memorable speech. The event unfolded as a grand celebration of style and innovation, offering a platform for the industry to unite and applaud those who have contributed significantly to the world of fashion.

Leading the evening with grace and charm was none other than the Academy Award-winning actress, Anne Hathaway. Not only did she steer the ship as the host of the event, but she also had the honour of presenting the coveted American Womenswear Designer of the Year award.

Here's the full list of winners!

American Menswear Designer of the Year: Willy Chavarria

American Accessory Designer of the Year: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row

American Emerging Designer of the Year: Rachel Scott for Diotima

American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Catherine Holstein for Khaite

Fashion Icon: Serena Williams

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Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion: Goop

Board of Director's Tribute: Vera Wang

Founder's Award: Domenico De Sole, in honour of Eleanor Lambert

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Maria Cornejo

Media Award: Alina Cho, in honour of Eugenia Sheppard

Environmental Sustainability Award: Mara Hoffman

International Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for J.W. Anderson and Loewe

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently lit up the fashion world with the glitzy and glamorous 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recently lit up the fashion world with the glitzy and glamorous 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. This prestigious event is an annual celebration of self-expression and an ode to the forces that drive the fashion industry. The night was nothing short of a star-studded gala, where creativity and American fashion took centre stage. CFDA Chairman Thom Browne opened the CFDA Fashion Awards, which drew a crowd of fashion enthusiasts from all walks of life, with a memorable speech. The event unfolded as a grand celebration of style and innovation, offering a platform for the industry to unite and applaud those who have contributed significantly to the world of fashion. Leading the evening with grace and charm was none other than the Academy Award-winning actress, Anne Hathaway. Not only did she steer the ship as the host of the event, but she also had the honour of presenting the coveted American Womenswear Designer of the Year award. Here's the full list of winners! American Menswear Designer of the Year: Willy Chavarria American Accessory Designer of the Year: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row American Emerging Designer of the Year: Rachel Scott for Diotima American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Catherine Holstein for Khaite Fashion Icon: Serena Williams Also read: Kendrick Lamar to headline Global Citizen's Move Afrika festival Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion: Goop Board of Director's Tribute: Vera Wang Founder's Award: Domenico De Sole, in honour of Eleanor Lambert Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Maria Cornejo Media Award: Alina Cho, in honour of Eugenia Sheppard Environmental Sustainability Award: Mara Hoffman International Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for J.W. Anderson and Loewe

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Serena Williams named fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America

CFDA Fashion Awards 2023! Vera Wang, Serena Williams and other winners of the night