"We brought together the tennis codes that are central to Venus’s life and career, and to Lacoste’s heritage," Lacoste’s creative director, Pelagia Kolotouros, told WWD.

Venus Williams' look for the Met Gala 2025 was perfectly personal for the sporting star. With a dress code of 'Tailored for You', that was often interpreted as an exploration of classic tailoring, and reworking traditional menswear styles for the female form,

For her appearance, Williams was dressed by Lacoste in a forest green dress with a bedazzled polo-style collar. Keeping the sporty nods coming, the dress also featured a pleated skirt that was short in the front and extended in the back into a maxi skirt for a more elegant red-carpet touch.