Venus Williams gave the US Open a jolt of fashion with her fur tennis bag that turned heads. The tennis champion arrived for her first-round match carrying a custom shearling racket bag. Styled by Ronald Burton III, she kept the rest of her look classic in crisp whites. However, it was her plush bag that turned the tennis player’s courtyard walk into a runway moment—and the world is here for it.
Venus Williams glammed up US Open with her fur tennis bag
Venus Williams’ arrival at the US Open became an instant sensation, thanks to the stylish fur tennis bag she walked into the court. Her tennis kit came from ERL by Eli Russell Linnets. She donned a pleated miniskirt, a fitted polo top layered with a lightweight shirt-jacket, and a visor. Meanwhile, Williams’ Lacoste sneakers finished her look.
Despite her well rounded choice of outfit, the focus remained on the ERL fur tennis bag. It was an oversized, racket-shaped carrier made from hand-aged shearling in a soft butter yellow. The bag was trimmed with a leather strap and silver hardware. It read playful yet luxe against the tournament’s backdrop. Williams also wore a red Wilson backpack for the function, letting the fur tennis take stage as the statement piece.
As per Harper’s Bazaar, the stylist behind Williams’ look was Ronald Burton III. Known for bold, art-driven dressing, he coordinated the seven-time champion’s look. This was his way of introducing high-fashion to simple performance wear. Though the result on the scoreboard didn’t go her way, her shearling bag entrance remained the talk of the day.
Her fur moment also told a broader story; one of Williams championing designers with city ties. As for the mixed‑doubles qualifiers, she suited up in custom Khaite. Later, during an exhibition with John McEnroe, she switched to Luar, debuting a merino‑wool performance set with discreet ventilation pleats.
ERL has made hand‑aged shearling a statement, and Venus Williams’ fur tennis bag advanced that idea into the realm of sports. It was a small piece making big impact, a nod to Williams’ flair: competitive and not afraid to take the court in her own style.
Originally reported by Ishika Misra on TheFashionSpot.
