WTA icon Venus Williams is known for her exploits in the fashion industry, and the American tennis great is receiving rave reviews for her new capsule collaboration in collaboration with Lacoste.
Willams has been a global brand ambassador for Lacoste since March 2022. The former World No.1 unveiled her latest capsule collection with the French clothing giants on November 8, done in collaboration with fer brand, EleVen by Venus Williams.
The collection showcases the seven-time Grand Slam champion's for fashion through chic tennis skirts, tracksuits, varsity jackets and striped polos. The 18-piece collection also includes a stylish sweatshirt emblazoned with the words 'Venus Did It First.'
Upon it's release, tennis fans were quick to show their support for the product. Some fans even were impressed enough to ask the WTA and even ATP to consider signing sponsorship with Williams' brand.
"Venus knows fashion!!! Can some of the girls start wearing EleVen," said a fan.
"They should make Novak and Daniil wear these sweatshirts," said another fan.
"Now why's Lacoste not signing any of the top players like seriously they're out here with Pavlyuchenkova & Pera as their main girls," inquired another fan.
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