ARYNA SABALENKA dazzled as she elegantly graced the runway following some fashion tips from a former Cristiano Ronaldo partner.
The Belarusian tennis sensation disclosed her collaboration with the fashion giant Gucci earlier this January.
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On Tuesday, she exhibited her talent for the Italian brand, kicking off Milan Fashion Week.
Just ten days after her heart-wrenching loss to Elena Rybakina in the US Open final, the World No. 2 proved her ability to captivate on the runway at the Vogue World: Milano event, donning a breathtaking turtleneck gown.
At 28, Sabalenka enchanted the audience as she walked through the renowned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, sporting an eye-catching chocolate brown outfit.
Despite her lack of modeling experience, she exuded confidence during the tribute to ‘Made in Italy‘.
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Her grace and self-assurance were likely boosted by an encouraging chat with seasoned model Irina Shayk just before her runway debut.
The Russian model, who dated soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo for nearly five years, was seen offering Sabalenka valuable tips backstage.
In a behind-the-scenes clip, Sabalenka remarked: “I’m learning, I’m learning from the best.”
Shortly thereafter, Shayk made a stunning entrance in a beautiful strappy black and gold gown.
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Shayk commended Sabalenka’s runway debut.
She shared a photo with the former World No. 1 on Instagram, captioning it: “With my runway queen @arynasabalenka 👑👑👑.”
Sabalenka reposted the image on her story, adding “Queen” above it.
In a recent discussion on The Run-Through podcast, Sabalenka expressed her enthusiasm for her collaboration with Gucci, stating: “I love Demna.
“I’ve always admired his artistry, and what he creates is extraordinary.
“When he joined the Gucci family, I thought, ‘Oh my goodness, this is the moment.’ It’s simply incredible.”
