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Abloh shared videos sitting courtside at the match on Monday night, andposted a photo of tennis champion’s look. “willing to design dresses for her for life,” the fashion designer wrote. (Abloh’s Instagram also shows that Williams’ bag has the text “AKA QUEEN” written on it.)
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In May, Williams stepped out in askin-tight black Nike catsuitto make her return to the game following a 14-month hiatus after the birth of her daughter at the French Open that she said made her feel like a “queen from Wakanda.” Butthe French Tennis Federation didn’t approve.
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According to theAssociated Press, the French Tennis Federation will be introducing a new dress code for future tournaments.
“I think that sometimes we’ve gone too far,” French Tennis Federation President Bernard Giudicelli explained to the Associated Press in reference to Williams’ catsuit.
“It will no longer be accepted. One must respect the game and the place,” Giudicelli added.
However, Williams’ spandex catsuit not only made her “feel like a warrior,” but also nearly saved her life.
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She said, “I’ve been wearing pants in general a lot when I play so I can keep the blood circulation going.”
Despite the internet’s fury, Williams istaking the news of the banning in stride. The tennis star told reporters at the U.S. Open on Saturday, laughing, “Everything’s fine, guys,” and joked, “When it comes to fashion you don’t want to be repeat offender. It’ll be a while before this even has to come up again.”
source: people.com
