The photo above is Celine Dion wearing Giambattista Valli at their show during Paris Fashion Week. I don’t love it. I am generally opposed to any sort of tiered-ruffled skirts for people over the age of four, even though I understand they are this season’s trend. The busy black and white pattern almost gives a feathery effect, which I would like except I am angered by the bodice. See-through heavy lace with a faux bib ruffle? Her coat is sensational, there is a better shot of the coat below. Look at her face, though. Her skin looks amazing. According to The Cut, Celine has been actively trying to change up her style of late and it has really been paying off. She is getting high marks from all the fashion mavens.

The person who’s been causing the most commotion at the biannual couture shows this week in Paris is not a 21-year-old ingenue or a fashion blogger. She’s a 48-year-old, sternum-thumping musical icon who’s not too cool to throw a double thumbs-up in the front row. Yes, Celine Dion has taken on couture, and couture will never be the same.

Possibly doing research for her upcoming lifestyle brand, Dion has thus far been spotted at Christian Dior and Giambattista Valli — at the latter, she gave the show a standing ovation and yelled out “Bravo!” (Apparently she’s not on vocal rest at the moment.) Not only has she been impeccably dressed for both outings, she has been transforming her look for some time now, with help from her new stylist, Law Roach, who also works with Zendaya. Believe it or not, Dion — not a grungy Tbilisi starlet — was the first person to wear Demna Gvasalia’s designs for Balenciaga; she’s also been seen sporting pieces by Virgil Abloh’s label Off-White and Jil Sander. Today French Vogue hailed Dion’s “new fashion credibility.” (Where were all these accolades back when she was pioneering the backwards suit?)

[From The Cut]

First of all, I loved Celine’s backwards suit. I don’t mean I remember it fondly, I mean I have been making mental tweaks to its styling since 1999 to wear when I finally make my red carpet appearance. And probably the hat too.

Of course the Canadian Goddess didn’t just politely nod and golf-clap during the show. You can see a play-by-play of Celine’s facial expressions here. I didn’t know Celine was starting a lifestyle brand? Apparently the brand will come out fall 2017 and her manager says they are going to “develop a lifestyle brand that translates Céline’s passions—family, music, performing, entertaining, fashion–into unique products and experiences for her fans around the world,” Huh. Oh my God – do you think she will sell the backwards tuxedo?!? Truthfully, I am thrilled Celine is having a good time in Paris. It’s nice to see her smiling after losing her husband and brother.

This is Celine at the Dior show. There is not a single thing I would do differently – I love this look top to bottom.

These looks are not from PFW but just Celine out and about in Paris prior. If you ever try to picture me, dress me in this grey outfit but have me wearing it while I am grocery shopping or something.

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