“Somebody to Always Call On”: Celebrity Stylist Kesha McLeod Opens Up on Ties with Serena Williams
Follow Us
via Getty
Serena Williams attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Celebrity stylist Kesha McLeod has opened up on how her equation with tennis superstar Serena Williams has grown much beyond that of a globally renowned fashionista and a client.
Kesha McLeod calls Serena Williams her mentor
In an interview with a leading American publication, McLeod, who has styled top names from the American music industry, NBA superstars, and of course, Serena, among others, said she regards the 23-time Grand Slam champion as her “mentor”.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Introduced to Serena by retired NFL superstar Vernon Davis, McLeod bonded with the younger of the Williams tennis siblings like soul mates and it wasn’t long before their friendship extended to a fruitful professional tie-up.
Trending
‘RIP’ – Heartbroken Brother of John McEnroe Mourns ESPN Legend’s Tragic Death Who Last Tweeted About Coco Gauff
April 21, 2024 02:43 PM EDT
Madrid Open 2024: Dominic Thiem vs Thanasi Kokkinakis; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
April 23, 2024 06:14 AM EDT
Madrid Open 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Anna Karolína Schmiedlová; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction
April 23, 2024 10:02 AM EDT
Carlos Alcaraz Injury: Mutua Madrid Open Plans Delayed Further as the Spaniard’s Title Defense Gets Trickier
April 20, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Madrid Open 2024: Peyton Stearns vs Tatjana Maria; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
April 23, 2024 09:12 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
She has been piecing Serena outfits since. From her wedding day, the Met Gala red carpet to her on-court appearance, McLeod has been the mind and maker behind the American’s bold fashion statements.
Among some of the much-talked-about pieces that she’s put together for Serena was the full-body catsuit at the 2018 French Open and the Virgil Abloh outfit that she slayed in at the US Open that year.
The stylist said in moments when she reckons she can do with a piece of advice, even on matters concerning her business, she inevitably turns to the champion.
“Even in pivotal business moments of my life, certain things, (she is) somebody to always call on,” McLeod said.
McLeod singled out styling Serena on the day of her wedding as one of her most notable accomplishments. She also did the dressing for Serena’s bridal party.
“Love and cherish our relationship”: Kesha McLeod
McLeod also contributes pieces to the tennis star’s clothing line while styling her for her Vanity Fair shoots.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
She personally liaised with the teams of leading fashion houses Alexander McQueen and Versace to make sure her Met Gala and wedding ensembles turned out just right.
As someone she often looks up to for professional advice, McLeod said she has “learned” a lot from Serena as well.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“I really do love and cherish our relationship,” the stylist said.
“It’s a Different Burden”: Serena Williams on Winning Her 24th Grand Slam
Written by:
