Celine Dion delivered another unforgettable Paris performance on Friday night, stepping onto the stage at the Plenitude Arena in a dramatic sculptural bustier.
The 58-year-old singer was appearing at her penultimate concert in the French capital, following the launch of her comeback residency last month. The series is scheduled to continue next May.
The show represented Dion’s powerful return to a full-length live concert after taking several years away from the stage following her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome.
Fans have warmly embraced the comeback, celebrating the return of the powerhouse vocalist and the emotional energy of her live performances.
For the occasion, Dion wore an Alaïa bodysuit styled with a sweeping black skirt, initially concealing the look beneath an eye-catching statement coat.
The next day, she was seen leaving the Le Royal Monceau hotel in a Chanel ensemble before making her way to La Défense Arena for the closing concert of the Paris run.
Celine Dion made a dramatic entrance at the Plenitude Arena in Paris on Friday, wearing a sculptural bustier for another standout concert performance
The singer paired her Alaïa bodysuit with a floor-length black skirt, completing the look with a statement coat before taking to the stage
Dion later showcased her fashion credentials in a chic black tweed co-ordinated outfit, embellished with cascading gold chains and finished with sleek sunglasses.
She also revived one of her most famous style moments, debuting a modern interpretation of the shimmering Chanel gown she first wore to the 1997 Academy Awards.
Covered in thousands of beads and jewels, the updated design pays tribute to fashion history while highlighting Chanel’s craftsmanship and Dion’s lasting influence as a style icon.
Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy reworked the breathtaking couture piece, giving the legendary look a fresh life for Dion’s Paris concerts.
The singer returned to that memorable Academy Awards era for her final shows of the year, accessorising the gown with Chanel’s spectacular 18-karat white-gold Comète necklace.
Featuring 1,080 diamonds with a combined weight of more than 67 carats, the asymmetrical necklace was designed to resemble a shooting star sweeping across the neckline.
The original gown was created by the late Karl Lagerfeld, whose plunging silhouette, paired with the star-inspired necklace, produced one of Dion’s most memorable red-carpet appearances.
The day after her concert, Celine Dion was pictured in Chanel at the Le Royal Monceau hotel before travelling to La Défense Arena for the final performance of the series
Dion brought back her iconic 1997 Oscars style with a reimagined version of the glittering Chanel gown during her Paris performances this week
Designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld, the original gown featured a plunging cut and was paired with a striking starry necklace for an unforgettable red-carpet look
At that Academy Awards ceremony, Dion performed twice, singing Because You Loved Me and I Finally Found Someone.
A year later, she received an Oscar at the 70th Academy Awards for performing My Heart Will Go On, the iconic theme from Titanic.
It comes as Celine has been immortalised in Barbie form and honoured with her very own signature doll from toy manufacturer Mattel – amid her comeback residency.
The Canadian singer’s figurine pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress she wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the 1998 awards.
The blue necklace the doll wears is inspired by the necklace known as the ‘heart of the ocean’ that plays an important role in the 1997 blockbuster.
In the James Cameron film, Rose (Kate Winslet) is given the necklace by her fiancé Caledon Hockley as an engagement gift.
It becomes a symbol of Rose’s entrapment and is later used to frame Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) for theft.
During Celine’s performance of My Heart Will Go On at the 1998 awards, she donned a replica of the piece of jewellery – cementing its place in both cinematic and fashion history.
Celine, who recently returned to the stage for her residency after a diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), said: ‘It is a true honour to join the Barbie legacy with a doll inspired by one of the most meaningful moments of my career.
‘I hope this doll inspires everyone to express themselves with confidence, follow their dreams and believe in the power of their own voice.’
The breathtaking couture gown has been reinterpreted by Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy, bringing an iconic style moment back to life
Celine has been immortalised in Barbie form and honoured with her very own doll, it was revealed on Wednesday
The figurine pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998
Celine is the latest star to have her likeness used for a Barbie doll, following in the footsteps of superstars like Mariah Carey and Tina Turner.
It comes after last week Celine sparked concerns for the future of her comeback tour, after the singer lost her balance while on stage during a Paris show.
The star made a triumphant return to the spotlight last month with a series of comeback shows in the French capital, after being forced to cancel her last tour due to her battle with SPS.
During her 11th concert last Wednesday, Celine was overcome with emotion as she performed Pour Que Tu M’aimes Encore (So That You Love Me Again) at the Paris La Défense Arena.
Footage shared on Instagram showed the star telling the crowd: ‘I understood all the words, I understood perfectly, thank you.’
But a few moments later, she paused and said: ‘I’m forgetting my words,’ and covered her face with her hands.
The crowd then helped Celine through the song before she recovered, adding: ‘Thank goodness you’re here, I’m sorry.’
According to a report by Le Parisien, the star also lost her balance while singing Un Autre Monde, but quickly recovered enough to return to her feet and gave a thumbs up to the crowd.
The superstar is in the French capital for a five-week residency – after she recently shared that she has decided to make her devastating health battle ‘my reason for living’.
The Daily Mail contacted a representative for Celine Dion for comment at the time.
