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Sheena Khemaney

Contributing Editor, Style by SCMP and Post magazine


Nowadays, Serena Williams is often spotted attending high-profile fashion shows and exclusive happenings. The tennis champ most recently turned heads at the Vogue World 2024 show and Fondation Louis Vuitton’s star-studded Prelude to the Olympics bash – both were held in Paris over the summer.
Back in March, Williams was seen at Balenciaga’s autumn/winter 2024 ready-to-wear show, where she mingled with Kim Kardashian and Vogue magazine’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. The former athlete turned up the glam in a blue coat and curve-hugging black dress. Here’s how to ace the look.
1. Alex Perry dress

2. Balenciaga sunglasses

3. Aquazzura boots

4. Apparis coat

5. Tiffany & Co. earrings



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Serena Williams attends the Balenciaga womenswear autumn/winter 2024-25 show as part of Paris Fashion Week this March. Photo: Getty Images

Alex Perry dress, available at Net-a-Porter (US$757)

Balenciaga sunglasses (US$423)

Aquazzura Matignon boots 105 (US$1,296)

Apparis coat (US$484)

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany HardWear Link earrings in 18-carat rose gold with diamonds (US$33,242)

How Scotland’s traditional tartan patterns conquered fashion, from Vivienne Westwood’s punk looks to Burberry and Dior runways

A group of models pose at Scotland’s Drummond Castle, where they presented the Dior Cruise 2025 collection. Photos: Handout

British designer Vivienne Westwood receives a standing ovation at the end of the presentation of her men’s collection for autumn/winter 1999-00 in Milan. Photo: AP Photo

A model wears a tartan-patterned outfit in the Highlands to promote the Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 2024-25 collection. Photo: Handout

Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten on stage during the Sex Pistols’ 1978 tour wearing plaid pants and a black glove. Photo: Getty Images

A colourful outfit featuring a blue and red tartan from the Vivienne Westwood fall/winter 2024-2025 collection. Photo: Handout

A model wearing pieces from the Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 2024-25 collection. Photo: Handout

Burberry paired a long, dark tartan skirt with an lather coat at the brand’s winter 2024 show. Photo: Handout

British brand Burberry paired a cream tartan maxi-skirt with a brown, fur-collared parka at its winter 2024 show. Photo: Handout

A dress featuring a bold tartan pattern at the Loewe autumn/winter 2024-25 presentation. Photo: Handout

At the Chloe fall/winter 2024 show, the French brand presented a coat in green tartan. Photo: Handout

A tartan outfit is presented at the Dior Cruise 2025 show at Scotland’s Drummond Castle. Photo: Handout

A model walks the runway at the Dior Cruise 2025 show at Drummond Castle, Scotland. Photo: Handout

Pierce Brosnan at the Black Adam photocall in October 2022 in London. Photo: Getty Images

Paul Smith blazer (US$1,450)

Louis Vuitton shirt (US$890)

Loro Piana belt (US$495)

Ralph Lauren Purple Label boot (US$64,812)

Montblanc sunglasses (US$415)

Where do supermodels go on holiday? From Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski’s Balearic breaks, to Gisele Bündchen’s Costa Rican jungle escape

When do supermodels like Kylie Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski  and Gigi Hadid like to go on holiday? Photos: @kyliejenner, @emrata, @gigihadid/Instagram

Raai Laxmi catches hot-air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo:@iamraailaxmi/Instagram

Thylane Blondeau in Saint-Tropez. Photo: @thylaneblondeau/Instagram

Liu Wen on holiday in Nanning. Photo: @liuwenlw/Instagram

Alessandra Ambrosio at a beach resort in Phuket, Thailand. Photo: @alessandraambrosio/Instagram

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel poses on holiday in Brazil. Photo: @candiceswanepoel/Instagram

David Gandy in Venice. Photo:@davidgandy_official/Instagram

Kylie Jenner aboard a yacht, in style. Photo: @kyliejenner/Instagram 

Emily Ratajkowski takes a break in Mallorca, Spain. Photo: @emrata/Instagram

Supermodel Christie Brinkley has been a Parrot Cay homeowner for 25 years. Photo: @christiebrinkley/Instagram

Amyra Dastur in Ibiza. Photo: Amyra Dastur/Facebook

Meet Lady Mary Charteris, who ‘upset’ Victoria Beckham and was pushed into a pool by an angry Kate Moss – the aristocrat, DJ and model parties with Noel Gallagher, Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne

Meet Lady Mary Charteris, who reportedly upset Victoria Beckham and was pushed into a pool by an angry Kate Moss – the aristocrat, DJ and model parties with Noel Gallagher, Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Lady Mary Charteris, pictured in April 2022, is one of Britain’s most famous socialites. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris at London’s Bacchanalia restaurant in September 2023. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Pictured in October 2022, Mary Charteris is a fan of revealing outfits. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris cosying up to Victoria Beckham in June 2017 – though some say the two fell out over Charteris partying with David Beckham. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris with her husband, Robbie Furze of The Big Pink. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris’ husband Robbie Furze, with their daughter Wilde Jessie. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris (right) and Poppy Delevingne in a post shared in June. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

Mary Charteris at a Breitling event in February 2023. Photo: @marycharteris/Instagram

How to Style like Meryl Streep: this red carpet regular turned up the glam during awards season

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Meryl Streep arrives at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards  at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Veronica De Piante blazer at Net-a-Porter (US$2,770)

Dolce & Gabbana skirt at Mytheresa (US$3,000)

Alexander McQueen sunglasses (US$405)

Gucci shirt (US$1,585)

Boucheron Serpent Bohème sleepers (US$14,250)

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The former tennis star rocked up to the invitation-only event in sophisticated shades of black and blue – get her look with these pieces from Aquazzura and Tiffany & Co.


The fashion-loving 42-year-old attended Balenciaga’s ready-to-wear show in Paris earlier this year
