Venus Williams Shimmers in Swarovski Couture With Symbolic Necklace Honoring Her Journey at the Met Gala 2026
Venus Williams wore a one-of-a-kind Swarovski couture gown at the 2026 Met Gala red carpet in New York City on Monday.
Williams’s outfit was designed by Giovanna Engelbert, Swarovski’s first global creative director. The black mesh crystal dress featured a form-fitting silhouette, with the plated silver and diamond statement necklace serving as a key fixture for the overall look.
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With references to her family and heritage, along with her journey as a decorated athlete, the look merged sentimental and stylish elements together.
The ensemble was inspired by Robert Pruitt’s “Venus Williams” Double Portrait from 2022, a portrait of the tennis champion that was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery. Williams’s look for the 2026 Met Gala was curated by stylist Ronald Burton III.
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“There’s a lot of symbolism. My mom is here my dad is here; there’s symbolism from my culture [in] West Africa,” Williams explained of her necklace’s significance and symbolism, adding there was also a reference to the Watts Towers in California where she grew up.
Williams served as a cochair of the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour — her first time in a cochair role at the event.
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