Serena Williams Gets “Away” with Collection of Luggage and Travel Accessories

Tennis superstar and successful businesswoman Serena Williams has thrown her racket into the luggage and travel accessories court, partnering with global travel and lifestyle brand Away. The Away x Serena Williams collection launchd this month, with additional products to debut this year.

“Serena defines today’s modern traveler, and her dynamic, multi-faceted lifestyle perfectly mirrors the essence of our brand and what Away stands for,” says Jen Rubio, Away co-founder & Chief Brand Officer in a written statement.

“Serena’s unique perspective on travel, combined with her natural eye for design, has made her an invaluable partner for us,” Rubio added. “With this collaboration, we’re looking forward to giving people a window into this side of Serena, shedding light on the habits, rituals, and experiences with travel that shape who she is.”

Away’s partnership with Williams is the latest in a series of partnerships and coveted limited-edition releases since the brand launched four years ago. It has previously collaborated with Rashida Jones and Dwyane Wade.

Williams is also featured on the cover of issue 11 of Here magazine, the brand’s in-house print and digital publication. Shot by Shaniqwa Jarvis in Palm Beach, the cover story is a conversation between Williams and writer, podcast host, and tech entrepreneur, Aminatou Sow. The issue is available in Away retail locations and at awaytravel.com/here-magazine.

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel. The company launched in 2016 with one carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in London and Sydney, Away has grown from a team of four to more than 500 corporate and retail employees shipping products to 40 countries around the world.