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Venus Williams Taps Athletes To Show 'EleVen' Clothing Collection At NY Fashion Week (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

WATCH: Venus Williams' Action-Packed Fashion Week Show
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Dancers Chelsey Korus and Matt Giordano and professional tennis player Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams)

And the award for most entertaining New York Fashion Week show goes to, EleVen by Venus Williams.

Instead of using the standard waif-like models you usually see pumping down the runways, Williams tapped a dynamic group of athletes to showoff the line's Spring/Summer 2013 threads. Beyond filling the clothes with their fabulous physiques, the athletes put on an action-packed performance for the crowd, which included dancing, boxing, yoga, tennis and more.

Dance Theatre of Harlem's Leila Fazel, former middleweight boxing champion Michael Olajide, New York City Ballet dancer Albert Evans and trainers from Soul Cycle are just a few of the talented folks that participated in the show.

What a genius move to present the clothes being worn for activities beyond tennis--and in action.

“It was important to show the clothes in the way I wanted to see them shown,” Williams told PEOPLE. “It’s all about moving and it’s all about moving in style — looking good and feeling well. This whole concept really brings that to life.”

Colorblocked tanks, lightweight separates and floral printed dresses that were inspired by Monet's Giverny garden served as the collection's most exciting pieces.

Venus' eye for both fashion and function was apparent and celebrated at the Grey Goose sponsored event by major fashion insiders like Andre Leon Talley and Essence's Constance White, as well as fellow Olympic gold medalists Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer.

Check out all the action from Venus' New York Fashion Week show in the slideshow and video below.

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EleVen By Venus Williams Fashion Week Show
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(01 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Olympic medalist and professional swimmer Ryan Lochte, professional tennis player Venus Williams and Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(02 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(03 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(04 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams (L) and model attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(05 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(06 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(07 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Co-Founder of Aerospace Michael Olajide, Jr. (L) and Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(08 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(09 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(10 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(11 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams (C) and models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(12 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Dancers Chelsey Korus and Matt Giordano and professional tennis player Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(13 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams (R) and columnist Teri Agins attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(14 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Professional Ballet Dancer Albert Evans, professional tennis player Venus Williams, Rita Schrager and co-founder Aerospace Michael Olajide, Jr. attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(15 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Editor-in-Chief Essence Magazine Constance White, professional tennis player Venus Williams and Managing Editor of Essence.com Emil Wilbekin attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(16 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(17 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Models attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(18 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Professional Tennis Player Venus Williams attends EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(19 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Olympic medalist and professional swimmer Ryan Lochte (L) and Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
EleVen By Venus Williams S/S 2013 Presentation Behind The Grey Goose Blue Door(20 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Marcus Jordan (L) and Olympian and professional swimmer Connor Jaeger attend EleVen by Venus Williams S/S 2013 presentation behind the Grey Goose Blue Door on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for EleVen by Venus Williams) (credit:Getty)
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