Venus Williams’ Milan Fashion Week Looks Are So Menswear-Inspired

For their appearances at Milan Men’s Fashion Week – currently in full swing in Italy’s fashion capital – the most stylish stars slipped into menswear’s hottest trends, and they’re proving just how well they can be a great option for anyone looking for something other than the little white dresses and jelly sandals that have consumed your food. Case in point: Venus Williams’ range of sharp ensembles during her appearance at the Prada, JW Anderson and Gucci shows. The tennis pro and fashion enthusiast’s wardrobe included blazers, trench coats, shorts and button-ups, all paired in the freshest way that is sure to inspire your sartorial choices this summer.

As evidenced by her recent collaboration with AQUA for Bloomingdale’s, the award-winning athlete obviously has a special place in her heart for sporty styles (think activewear, pleated skirts, polo shirts, and sweatpants — all of which are included in the collection), but she also appreciates moments of glamor (just look at her mirrored Marc Jacobs dress from this year’s Met Gala for a perfect example). And her recent trio of Milan Fashion Week ensembles represented this signature combination perfectly. Dressing up classic men’s clothing with luxe fabrications and chic accessories, she decided to head straight to the men’s section, or simply shop similar women’s styles.

Check out all the details on these epic menswear-inspired looks, which include other big summer trends. We’re looking at you, socks on display and white co-ords.

Prada

For Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 men’s show, Williams donned one of summer’s biggest trends: coordinated ensembles. Her white striped button down and matching shorts were a perfect match for the pattern we see celebrities in casual ensembles, the latest of which was Anne Hathaway’s pastel blue ensemble by Fabiana Filippi. The ensemble was styled with an oversized gray trench coat, white leather handbag and mirrored silver heels paired with argyle socks.

JW Anderson

While attending the Irish designer’s recent menswear show, Williams proved the no-pants look is still going strong with an oversized red velvet blazer over (seemingly only) a white button-down that she paired with black slides and a gray leather handbag. The choice of jacket also reflected the brand’s runway theme: sleep. Cocoon-like comfort, including plenty of oversized outerwear, was a common thread throughout the new collection.

Gucci

Williams embraced summer’s hottest hue – white – with his outfit for Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno’s latest menswear collection. In a white crop top and pencil skirt (yes, another white ensemble!), a burgundy leather trench coat, red heels and a black baguette, the tennis GOAT joined her sister Serena and Irish actor Paul Mescal as a guest for the surf-inspired show.