Celine Dion: 10 best fashion moments of all time

The Canadian singer is set to perform at the Olympics Opening Ceremony and we look back at her high-octane outfits

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Updated: July 25, 2024Jul 25, 2024, 10:46 AM GMT+1

Celine Dion fans (that’s everybody, surely) have something to pop in their diaries, the Canadian powerhouse singer is set to make a comeback appearance at the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris. It will be her first performance since she retreated from the spotlight in 2023 after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.

While details on her Parisian performance are being kept under wraps, we do know that she is currently in the French capital, at the very fancy Royal Monceau Hotel, who also counts Lady Gaga (believed to be singing at the ceremony too) as one of their guests.

Her first port of call in Paris was to pop to The Louvre and get some cute snaps for her Instagram (we would do the same), with the caption, "Every time I return to Paris, I remember there’s so much beauty and joy still to experience in the world. I love Paris, and I’m so happy to be back!"

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The My Heart Will Go On singer was made famous by her incredible singing voice, but it’s also fair to say that she’s had a pretty successful sideline playing fashion icon. Looking back on her red carpet choices, it’s clear that she has always loved taking risks and her event looks feel consistently ahead of their time.

She adores a razzle-dazzle approach and is a fan of a rhinestone and a high-split. Ultimately, she seems to be having lots of fun every time she raids her wardrobe. And isn’t that what fashion should be all about?

Wearing a mini dress, red thigh high boots and sunglasses, Celine Dion outside the Giambattista Valli show, during Paris Fashion Week 2017 — Celine Dion outside the Giambattista Valli show, during Paris Fashion Week 2017

We feel it important to note that whittling it down to just ten of her iconic fashion moments showed an enormous amount of restraint. The late 80s alone warranted a standalone gallery. Bonus shots here are supplied as evidence. Both feel slightly like a fever dream, in the way only that time period can.

Celine Dion In Montreal, Canada In May 1987 in head to toe denim — Celine Dion in Montreal, Canada, May 1987 in top to toe denim.

Celine Dion In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990 in patchwork jeans. — Celine Dion in Los Angeles, United States In March 1990, wearing patchwork jeans.

Bonus fact: did you know that for her 1994 wedding to René Angélil, she sported an incredibly heavy and intricate headpiece of 2,000 crystals, resulting in a trip to the Doctors for an infection. Yikes.

Celine Dion and René Angélil at their 1994 wedding. Celine is wearing a full white dress and intricately beaded headpiece. — Celine Dion and René Angélil at their 1994 wedding.

MORE: Celine Dion finally 'happy again' after 17-year secret struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome

Let's discover Celine Dion’s most iconic fashion moments of all time…

1/10

The 1997 Academy Awards

For the Oscars ceremony of 1997, Celine sported an ombre sequinned dress with bling so shiny you could probably see it from space.

2/10

The 1999 Academy Awards

No mention of Celine's signature looks would be complete without a moment for this John Galliano for Christian Dior backwards tuxedo, worn for the 1999 Oscars. Believe it or not, the look was bombarded with criticism. We hope everyone of those sceptics has since eaten their humble pie.

3/10

The 2007 Final Performance of Her First Vegas Residency

Some people are born for the Vegas stage, and Celine is one of them. She's had two residences in Sin City, and for the last performance of A New Day in 2007, she opted for this icy blue ruffled gown.

4/10

The 2017 Grammys

Celine plumped for emerald green glitz courtesy of Zuhair Murad Couture for the 59th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

5/10

The 2017 Met Gala

For Celine's first appearance at the Met Gala (we demand to know why she wasn't invited earlier) she paid tribute to the theme: Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between in Atelier Versace.

6/10

The 2019 Valentino Haute Couture Show

Who knew that Celine was going to become a high-fashion darling? Well we did, actually. And she looked absolutely radiant in feathered Valentino for their Couture show in Paris 2019.

7/10

The 2019 Met Gala

Somehow surpassing her work at her previous Met Gala appearance, this Oscar de la Renta look was picture perfect for the theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion

8/10

In Paris, 2019

We call this look the Sleevy Wonder. Looking perfection in Paris at the Alexandre Vauthier haute couture show.

9/10

In New York, 2020

Now this is how to strike a pose for the paparazzi. Wearing top to toe Michael Kors in New York City.

10/10

In Lower Manhattan, 2020

Wearing straight-from-the-runway Oscar de la Renta (she's a fan of the brand). Why is she waving a bunch of pink roses? Don't ask silly questions.

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