She strutted her stuff for the Vogue World show at New York Fashion Week on Monday.
The newly-retired athlete, 42, was then seen sitting front at the show next to Vogue’s famed editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, 74.
Strutting her stuff: Serena Williams turned heads in a metallic cape dress on Monday as she walked the runway at the Vogue World show at New York Fashion Week
For the show, held in the city’s Meatpacking District, Serena wore a skintight silver dress and matching cape that was buttoned up at the neck.
Her look was completed with a pair of silver heels and oversized silver jewel earrings.
Her dark locks were tied back and off her face into long ponytail and her makeup was completed with a glossy nude lip.
Coveted: The show featured pieces selected by Vogue from designers including Balenciaga, Burberry, Coach, Dior, Gucci, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Valentino
Confident: The sports star held hands with close friend Gigi Hadid backstage
Strutting her stuff: Serena looked nothing short of confident as she strutted down the runway in front of packed audience
Tribute: In a nod to her tennis roots, young children in tennis outfits walked down the runway alongside her holding rackets
Serena looked nothing short of confident as she strutted down the runway in front of packed audience.
In a nod to her tennis roots, young children in tennis outfits walked down the runway alongside her holding rackets.
Off the runway, Gigi Hadid held hands with Serena as the close friends walked backstage.
Dolled up: Her dark locks were tied back and off her face into long ponytail and her makeup was completed with a glossy nude lip
Supportive: Off the runway, Gigi held hands with Serena as they walked backstage, with Gigi looking chic in a denim outfit and metallic net top
Close: Serena was also sheen sharing a giggle with Gigi’s sister Bella at the event
Sweet: Gigi turned heads in a dramatic silver chain metal dress, worn over a vest and jeans
Lineup: Other models in the show included the likes of Gigi’s sister Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Irina Shayk