Girl Power: Ciara, Lala Anthony, Naturi Naughton Support Serena Williams At NYFW [Photos]

A photo posted by Serena Williams FanPage (@mrsturkishbeyhive) on Sep 12, 2016 at 11:57pm PDT

On Monday, Serena Williams presented her Serena Williams Signature Statement collection for New York Fashion Week. During the presentation, she performed an inspiring poem, reciting: 

She turns her disappointment into triumph. Her grief into joy. Her rejections into approvals. If no one believes in her it does not matter. She believes in herself. Nothing stops her. No one can touch her. She is woman.

Serena looks amazing on the red carpet! ??? #SerenaOnHSN #serenawilliams #nyfw

A photo posted by HSN (@hsn) on Sep 12, 2016 at 11:46am PDT

After the show, she explained its meaning backstage:

I wrote it right after Wimbledon and during the Olympics, and I just was in this moment of I want to empower women. It was right around the time I was asked, ‘How do you feel about being the greatest female athlete?’ and I was, like, they never ask men that. I wanted to give women strength. I played it for Beyonce and she loved it.

Her fall collection included leather and wool maxi coats, faux shearlings, black lace, cardigans and vests, along with high-waisted shorts all available on HSN.

Work it! ? Models make their way down the runway in @serenawilliams new collection! ? #serenawilliams #serenaonhsn

A video posted by HSN (@hsn) on Sep 12, 2016 at 12:58pm PDT

A few of her close friends including La La Anthony and Ciara were front row, in support of the tennis champ. We also spotted Anna Wintour, Serena’s sister, Venus Williams, along with Power actress Naturi Naughton, celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss and fashion blogger Claire Sulmers. Check out a few flix. 

A photo posted by EconomicTimes_Lifestyle (@etpanache) on Sep 13, 2016 at 12:40am PDT

@serenawilliams Sooooo Proud Of You! What An Incredible Show! Can’t Wait To Wear The New Collection! Love You!

A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Sep 12, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

A photo posted by Yolonda FrederickFanpg (@yolismakeup) on Sep 12, 2016 at 11:11pm PDT

A video posted by RussellandCiaraWilson (@thewilsonsfanpage) on Sep 13, 2016 at 12:45am PDT

A photo posted by Naturi Naughton (@naturi4real) on Sep 12, 2016 at 5:43pm PDT

What an honor to meet this amazing woman @serenawilliams ? #frontrow #inspired #fashion #nyfw #GoGirl

A photo posted by Naturi Naughton (@naturi4real) on Sep 12, 2016 at 5:45pm PDT

A photo posted by Ty Hunter (@tytryone) on Sep 12, 2016 at 10:34pm PDT

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