Serena Williams' Steals The Show In The Off White Fashion Show

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Monday marked the first time the 23-time major champion walked for a major luxury brand during fashion month.

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On the first day of Paris Fashion Week, Williams paid tribute to her longtime fashion collaborator, the late designer and Off-White founder, Virgil Abloh.

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The star-studded show which had stars such as Kendall Jenner was divided into two parts, with Serena donning a portion of the "ready-to-wear collection" for the upcoming season in the first portion.

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After the show, Williams took to Instagram to express gratitude for the opportunity to honor her friend.

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She said, “I had an unbelievable time walking in the off white show”

“Virgil meant so much to me, and to walk in a collection that he was still a part of was something I could not miss.”

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“Thank you for the opportunity. I am so grateful to show love to my friend.”

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Serena Williams had long been Abloh's muse, with the tennis star serving as the inspiration for the designer's first Nike collection in 2018.

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