Maria Sharapova Wears Sustainable Dress Made From Water Bottles at Britain’s Fashion Awards

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova was one of the most remarkable talents in women’s tennis. However, after a bumpy few years, the Russian star decided to retire in February 2020. And now, Sharapova is embracing life outside of tennis courts. Recently, she and her businessman fiance Alexander Gilkes attended the Fashion Award in London.

Only this year, Sharapova got engaged to her long-time Englishman boyfriend, Gilkes. On this fashion eve, the couple looked ravishing, especially Sharapova in her couture dress made from water bottles. Incredibly, the former World No.1 looked stunning even while getting ready for this event.

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Maria Sharapova and fiance Alexander Gilkes attended Britain’s The Fashion Awards

Notably, the Fashion Awards 2021 took place at the famed Royal Albert Hall in London. And as always, celebrities from around the world came for this epic fashion event.

Firstly, the pictures of Maria Sharapova getting ready for the event surfaced on the internet. She was all smiles getting her hair, makeup, and dress get done.

Maria gets ready ahead of the Fashion Awards tonight in London #MariaSharapova [: Getty] pic.twitter.com/KOA6a8qhXS

— Sharapova News (@NewsSharapova) November 29, 2021

After a while, snapshots of Sharapova and her fiance Gilkes taking the red carpet came out. The couple seemed to be in a good mood for the night of fashion’s recognition.

Maria and Alexander arrive at the British Fashion Awards tonight in London #MariaSharapova [: Getty] pic.twitter.com/6YGL8FW3hs

— Sharapova News (@NewsSharapova) November 29, 2021

Arguably, the retired tennis star wore one of the most inspiring outfits among the best of the fashion world. Even on tennis courts, Sharapova always made an impact with fans with her athletic outfits.

SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 25: Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after a three set victory againt Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in a round robin match during the BNP Paribas WTA Finals at Singapore Sports Hub on October 25, 2015 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Earlier, Sharapova also had reflected on the passing away of Louis Vuitton’s creative director and Off-White boss Virgil Abloh. She wrote, “So so sad. Truly one of a kind.”

Now, the famous tennis child prodigy is looking forward to tieing the knot with Gilkes. Thus, Sharapova’s return from retirement moves far away from before.

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Sharapova’s glamorous tennis career

Overall, Sharapova won 36 singles and three doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Also, she is the first Russian woman to complete a Career Slam in tennis.

PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 24: (L-R) Tennis players Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova attend 2013 Roland Garros French Open : Women’s And Men’s Singles Draw on May 24, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images)

Winner of all Grand Slams once, Sharapova only repeated her French Open glory twice. She also won the silver medal for Russia in the 2012 London Olympics and Fed Cup in 2008.

Conclusively, Sharapova had a great career in tennis, starting from a teenager to becoming a legend. Fans hope to see her soon on the tennis court in an exhibition event or otherwise.

How did you like Sharapova’s recent dress?

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