Serena Williams turns heads in Stella McCartney gown and Louboutin heels at TIME100 Gala

Jael Rucker

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Serena Williams displayed a stunning look while attending the 2025 Time100 Gala in New York City on Thursday night.

For the elaborate honor, the legendary athlete wore a black off-the-shoulder dress from Stella McCartney that featured a cutout design on the front. Pairing her ensemble with sheer black opera gloves, she accessorized her look with a chunky diamond necklace, matching diamond earrings and a silver diamond watch. Pairing her blonde locks into a sleek ponytail style, she showcased a '90s-style makeup look with a red lip and purple eyeshadow.

Williams' shoe choice for the evening consisted of a pair of the Condora Strap pumps from Christian Louboutin, which is designed in a slingback style, and emphasized by a pointed-toe upper. Crafted with leather, the shoes are characterized by the brand's signature red bottom, and a sharp heel estimated to be in-between 4-to-5 inches in height.

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After the event, Williams posted her own set of pictures on Instagram, captioning the post, "So much fun at @time ✨ thanks for having me!" The comments were also glowing with dazzling reviews of Williams' look (and respective accomplishment) as well. "Serena you are absolutely beautiful what a woman you are 😍❤️❤️❤️," said one fan. "🔥🔥🔥," added actress and singer Nicole Scherzinger.

In her official Time100 profile, Williams was asked if she misses tennis. "I miss it a lot, with all my heart," she told the publication, adding, "I miss it because I’m healthy...If I couldn't walk, or if I was so out of it, I wouldn’t miss it as much," she continued. 

One thing's for sure, Serena Williams continues to remain a powerhouse both on and off the tennis court.

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Jael Rucker

Jael Rucker has worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.