At the 2025 Met Gala, Venus Williams made a striking statement by reimagining tennis attire with a couture twist. Collaborating with Lacoste's Creative Director Pelagia Kolotouros, she wore a custom forest-green ensemble featuring a pleated skirt, polo-style collar adorned with sparkling embellishments, and a dramatic cape with tasseled fringe. This look celebrated Black dandyism and Williams' legacy in both tennis and fashion, aligning with the gala's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."