The name Venus Williams needs no introduction. Considered one of the greatest professional players and athletes of all time, the tennis star is beloved for her pioneering style on and off the court, which she has incorporated into her fashion-forward activewear and lifestyle label. “My dream with EleVen was to create a community that would help women feel confident in clothing and perform at their best, on and off the court,” she said. Here, the champ shares her style, fitness and lifestyle essentials.
“My life is essentially one big workout,” Williams said. “I love fitness because of the feel and strength it gives me. I’m always rotating between muscle groups—arms, legs, core—and I also do cardio and plyometrics. Spending time stretching is great too. I cannot stress enough how important it is. I love working out with these resistance bands – they are great for different types of training and help activate many different muscle groups.”
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“I would describe my style as classic and quirky. I’m a big fan of evergreen fashion and I buy timeless pieces that will stay in my wardrobe forever,” says Williams. “I don’t like fashion that’s today and tomorrow. The clothes I wear always need to express who I am and how I want to present myself, rather than just following popular trends. In terms of my go-to pieces, I usually wear simple A black or white T-shirt. My sisters tease me that I never wear real pants, so I usually wear a T-shirt with a good pair of denim shorts.”
“I love accessories, and my EleVen x Look Optic Muse glasses have been my go-to glasses lately,” says Williams. “I co-designed these frames with the eyewear brand to boost confidence and instill confidence in everyone. The full metal frame has great attention to detail and features a unique half-rim design. These glasses are a modern classic with a luxurious edge They always pull my outfit together—they’re the perfect finishing touch.”
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“My beauty and wellness routine always starts with a double cleanse of the face,” says Williams. “I cleanse with rice bran oil and then with milk. I also use this cleansing and exfoliating tool. It’s great for removing the top layer of dead skin. It’s very important to protect your skin, so I always moisturize, and I do it every day Use SPF, especially if you live in Florida. I love EleVen x Credo Unrivaled Sun Serum because it’s so lightweight.”
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“I eat this almost every morning for breakfast to restore my nutrition,” says Williams. “I eat mostly plant-based, and Happy Viking is packed with superfoods that replenish the nutrients my body loses during workouts and help build lean muscle throughout the day. All of their products are delicious, but if I Had to pick a favorite, it was delicious. I’m a firm believer that the more fuel we put into our bodies, the better we perform and feel.”
“I always have my pink UE Boom Speaker with me at home and when I travel,” says Williams. “I start the morning listening to good music to set the tone for the day, and I’m always dancing around my room. I also like to travel with a karaoke mic, which, as you can imagine, brings some very Fun time.”
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“Recovery is a huge part of fitness, and I use several different types of equipment,” says Williams. “I love my Rollga foam roller for relaxing my body after a workout. I’ve also been using my Pro-Tec Orb massage balls and my Acupoint massage balls because they help with recovery, prevention and flexibility sex.”
“When I’m walking down the field or boarding a plane for a trip, I want to feel as good as walking into an event,” Williams said. “Lately, I’ve had a lot of pieces from our Hip Hop collection in my rotation. This is a particularly fun design for me because it’s inspired by my roots growing up in Compton, CA. I can’t live without Our Flutter skirt, our Fly skirt and our Love Buzz dress.”
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