Venus Williams’ New Hair and Statement Bags Take Center Stage at Lacoste’s Spring 2026 Show

Venus Williams  brought tenniscore to Paris Fashion Week on Sunday when she attended the Lacoste’s spring 2026 fashion show and revealed a new look. The athlete wore tennis whites, which included a short-sleeved polo shirt and wide-leg trousers. Williams carried two of the brand’s bags, an unexpected styling choice that set her look apart. A green Runway Mini Lenglen inspired by pleated tennis skirts, and a white bag inscribed ‘For Tennis Use Only.’ Her bright blue pointed-toe shoes added a vivid pop of color.

At the event, Williams debuted a new hairstyle. She wore long, straight hair with blunt fringe, channeling Naomi Campbell’s signature style. The finishing touches came from makeup artist Daniel Kolaric and hairstylist Ro Morgan. Since 2022, Williams has served as a global ambassador for Lacoste, worked closely with the company and attended several international brand events. Lacoste created a unique emerald-green ensemble for Williams in 2025 for the Met Gala.

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“Dressing Venus Williams was a profound privilege. She is a trailblazer: a tennis legend, a fashion icon, and a powerful voice for women,” Lacoste’s creative director Pelagia Kolotouros said. “Every detail was crafted in Paris to reflect Venus’ stature and to express, through technique and silhouette, the full extent of our savoir-faire.”

The Lacoste Spring-Summer 2026 collection is inspired by the locker room as an intimate space suspended between the rush of triumph and the quiet reckoning of defeat – a sanctuary where champions and passionate amateurs alike face their most unguarded moments.

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