Match kit · AI garment reconstruction.
Venus Williams · 2010
Lace on the clay
Black lace and corset-like piping brought a lingerie reference onto the Paris clay.
The story behind the look
Williams wore this black lace dress from her own EleVen label at the 2010 French Open. Its red detailing and ruffled hem drew attention, while a brown spandex bodysuit underneath provided the actual coverage.
The garment is documented in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s collection. Its combination of lace, an integrated bodysuit and performance purpose makes it an unusually literal meeting of tennis apparel and fashion design.