Venus Williams arrived at the 2025 Met Gala in a braided look that was bold, sculptural and steeped in symbolism. Celebrity hairstylist Araxi Lindsey (@iamaraxilindsey) was inspired by René Lacoste’s legendary nickname, ‘The Crocodile,’ the iconic symbol of the Lacoste brand. “I wanted to creatively reimagine crocodile skin through structural design while honoring African American culture,” Araxi shared on Instagram.
Scroll down to get the full product lineup and step-by-step guide to recreate Venus’ braided moment.
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