She turned heads on the pink carpet after teamed her extravagant yellow gown with matching Nike trainers.
But Serena Williams paraded her jaw-dropping pins in a pair of matching thigh-high boots, as she took the stage inside the 2023 Met Gala.
The tennis superstar, 42, looked incredible in the matching boots, as she revealed a matching leotard as she perfectly embodied the Ball’s ‘camp’ theme.
Incredible: Serena Williams continued to command attention at Monday’s Met Gala, as she changed into a pair of thigh-high boots
New look: The tennis superstar, 37, looked incredible in the matching boots after opting for a comfortable pair of Nike trainers with her gown on the star-studded pink carpet
Serena looked utterly amazing as she rocked the boots with a leafy design, that perfectly matched her busty leotard and pink shorts.
The American sporting icon had already stunned with an stand-out gown on the pink carpet, that boasted pink and yellow butterflies and leaves intricately stitched on the bodice.
As she walked the pink carpet, Serena turned heads as she unveiled a pair of matching neon yellow trainers with her dress, a star contrast to the towering heels worn by many of the stars in attendance.
Much better! The towering boots didn’t last long, as Serena later posted a snap back in her trainers, which allowed her jaw-dropping pins to take centre stage
Loved-up: Serena had arrived for the lavish gala with husband Alexis Ohanian who looked dapper in a simple black and white tuxedo
Stunner: The sporting star’s neon dress featured pink and yellow butterflies and leaves intricately stitched on the bodice
Fit for a queen: Her dress was cinched in at the waist before flaring out into a large skirt with an accompanying train
Check these out! It was Serena’s choice of footwear that turned heads at the bash, as she wore a pair of neon yellow Nike trainers.
Perfect match! The tennis star’s kicks were part of the Air Force range and the neon yellow colour complimented the dress
A vision: Serena’s hair was crimped before loosely being pulled back into a low bun
Serena acted as a chair for the lavish occasion alongside Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Gucci designer, Alessandro Michele, Vogue editor, Anna Wintour.
Her neon gown featured pink and yellow butterflies and leaves intricately stitched on the bodice, and cinched at the waist before flaring into a large skirt.
It was Serena’s choice of footwear that turned heads at the bash, as she wore a pair of neon yellow Nike trainers.
The kicks were part of the Air Force range and the neon yellow colour perfectly complimented the dress.
Turning heads: Even the back of the dress proved a sight to behold with dramatic frilled shoulders and a cross-strap design
Night of nights: The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit, always proves to be one of most star-studded events in the New York Fashion calendar
She’s here! Back for the third consecutive year, Serena Williams proved she wasn’t here to play when she arrived for Monday’s event
Say cheese! Upon their arrival, Serena and Alexis found a moment to take a selfie together as they soaked up the atmosphere
Dapper: The Reddit founder opted for a crisp white shirt and dress jacket with a black trim over the top
Keeping accessories to a minimum, Serena wore a pair of simple diamond earrings and rings from de Grisogono, and a statement watch to allow the dress to take centre stage.
Serena’s hair was expertly coiffed by Nai’vasha Johnson for Dove Hair, who explained that he was ‘inspired by old Hollywood’ when putting together the look, which accentuated her naturally curly texture.
‘We were really inspired by old Hollywood and wanted to create a beautiful, truly glamorous look that would complement her bold dress,’ he said.
‘Serena has such a classic style, so we wanted to stay true to what she loves most, which is mega-glam.’
First, Johnson saturated Serena’s curls with the Dove Care Between Washes Re-Styling Milk, ensuring that each strand was ‘fully coated for styling ease’, before combing it through the hair to accentuate her natural waves.
He then pulled the locks into a low bun and ‘added a handful’ of Dove Style + Care Curls Defining Mousse to create extra texture. Finally, once the textured ‘do was in place, Johnson secured it with the Dove Style + Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray ‘to keep the bun in place throughout the night’.
Serena also showed off a flawless complexion on the red carpet – with her make-up artist Renny Vasquez revealing that he prepped her skin using product from Kiehl’s, including the brand’s new Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream, as well as the Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask, and the Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate.
To ensure she looked fresh-faced and wide awake on the carpet, he also applied the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado under her eyes.
The star was the picture of happiness as she attended the event with husband Alexis Ohanian, who cut a dapper figure in a crisp white shirt and dress jacket with a black trim over the top.
She’s in charge! Serena acted as a chair for the event, alongside Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, along with Gucci designer Alessandro Michele and, as always, Vogue editor Anna Wintour
Beaming: Making her third consecutive appearance at the Gala, Serena was in high spirits as she made her way down the pink carpet
Big entrance: The dress was difficult to miss, as it boasted a fitted shape along with a matching cape and train
Back again! Her look perfectly embodied the Ball’s ‘camp’ theme which saw all manner of extravagant looks on the pink carpet
The Met Gala is the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and is the most glittery and exclusive event on the New York fashion calendar.
It is famous for attracting luminaries of Hollywood, of fashion, music, sports, TV and the stage for an evening of fashion and charity to mark the museum’s spring exhibit.
This year, the exhibit and gala are dedicated to the idea of ‘camp,’ as defined by Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay Notes on ‘Camp.
The new theme seems decidedly more lighthearted than last year’s hugely successful Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, about the relationship between fashion and Catholicism.
That sumptuous, sprawling show drew more visitors than any Costume Institute exhibit — more than 1.3 million to the Met’s main Fifth Avenue location, and nearly 200,000 to its Cloisters branch — and indeed was one of the most attended shows in the museum’s history.
‘Fashion is the most overt and enduring conduit of the camp aesthetic,’ said Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of the Costume Institute and creator of its blockbuster shows. Bolton said the 2019 show would ‘advance creative and critical dialogue about the ongoing and ever-evolving impact of camp on fashion.’
Lavish: Once inside, Serena posed up a storm with her fellow hosts (L-R) Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele, Lady Gaga and Anna Wintour
Pals: She also rubbed shoulders with singers Solange Knowles (centre) and Ciara
Time to go! Following the star-studded bash, Serena was spotted making her exit hand-in-hand with Alexis
Sensational: The star decided to remain in her revealing new look, rather than change back into her red carpet gown
Cosy: The couple tied the knot in 2017, just a few months after welcoming their daughter Alexis
The exhibit will feature approximately 175 objects, not only clothing but also sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
Designers to be featured in the show include: Cristóbal Balenciaga, Thom Browne, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Charles James, Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, Versace and many more.
The Camp: Notes on Fashion exhibit will run from May 9 through Sept. 8.