I love to push the envelope

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The seminal outfit was merely a prelude to the litany of convention-challenging ensembles Williams would don in the subsequent decade. There was the headline-making white trench, an etched leather vest, full-zip tank and shrunken pink floral shrug-style jacket. Then, there was the graphic “Royal” ensemble with 3-D details, cutout Transform Tank and the leopard-print series, amongst others. In Williams’ own words, “I can’t say that there are one or two style moments that are memorable. I’d have to say there are, like, 20.”

Along with naming the gold look from 2004 and the pleated mesh skirt designed in 2005 as amongst her favorites, the champion is particularly fond of the wardrobe that has accompanied Nike Free Run 3 Femme her 2015 wins.

“This year [Nike and I] celebrated the beauty of power and Adidas Yeezy 350 Mens strength: how you can be both at the same time. We wanted to show the beauty of a woman’s back. The outfits I wore really celebrated that: the woman’s silhouette. They were just really unique – bold, but yet really beautiful.”

As a whole, Williams’ Nike archive could be Nike Air Huarache Femme labeled “high risk,” an attribute often associated with her play. In both cases, the risk has clearly been worth the reward. Williams’ style influence has transcended the courts, landing her in the front row of fashion shows and on covers of the world’s most prestigious fashion magazines, which celebrate the athlete’s ability to communicate externally the strength, beauty and confidence she cultivates internally.

“I like to express who I am. I love to push the envelope, but I also love that classic silhouette,” Williams explains. “I love that perfect mix between trendy and classic. We always have that perfect balance.”

The athlete’s show-stealing synthesis will resurface shortly in New York City, where Williams will debut new signature on- and off-court looks that embody the flair she hopes to leverage into match points. “It’s obviously my goal to win the tournament, but more than Nike Free 5.0 Womens anything to hold my title,” she confirms. “I have so much fun there – and I have so much fun winning there.”