Céline Dion Is the Ultimate Couture Diva in Paris

Paris, Je T’aime

July 20, 2017 Fashion

Edited by Jorden Bickham

Video by Gordon von Steiner

Céline Dion’s love affair with couture can only be described as magical. She brings a childlike wonder to the front row with standing ovations, eyeing the looks on the runway like delicious candy in a jar. It’s why this season we invited the Canadian diva to star in Vogue’s Couture Week video in which she tries on all the most exquisite ensembles from the collections seen on the runways of Paris earlier this month. See her here in all her glory modeling rare and beautiful pieces from Christian Dior, Valentino, Chanel, and more at the Ritz Paris.

 

 

Much like the title of Céline Dion’s hit francophone album, Encore un Soir, Chanel’s many-petaled evening look holds all the intrigue of a romantic night out in Paris. And in shades of dusky pink and blue, the haute couture ensemble is touched with the same dreamy palette as a sunset on the River Seine.

Céline Dion in:

Chanel Haute Couture trompe l’oeil silk tulle embroidered dress, price upon request, for information: chanel.com

Chanel Haute Couture black embroidered boater, price upon request, for information: chanel.com

Chanel Haute Couture black leather ankle boots, price upon request, for information: chanel.com

Céline Dion has a deep affinity for France’s most beloved couture house, and the hourglass New Look silhouette—first revealed to the world in 1947 and updated most recently by Maria Chiuri Grazia, Dior’s first female creative director—comes cut with Old World sophistication and tons of diva-worthy drama.

Céline Dion in:

Dior Haute Couture jacket, price upon request, Dior, NYC, 800.929.3467

Dior Haute Couture skirt, price upon request, Dior, NYC, 800.929.3467

Dior Haute Couture shirt, price upon request, Dior, NYC, 800.929.3467

Dior Haute Couture belt, price upon request, Dior, NYC, 800.929.3467

Céline calf leather ankle boots, price upon request, for information: celine.com

Stephen Jones Jean Patou mohair boater, $4,300, for information: stephenjonesmillinery.com

Giambattista Valli loves nothing more than rendering cotton candy as the most tempting fashion proposition. This season his cloud-like creation, the ultimate confection in pale pink tulle, was promptly whisked off the runway and into Céline Dion’s suite at the Ritz.

Céline Dion in:

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture multi-ruffled tulle ball gown, price upon request, for information: giambattistavalli.com

Ritz Paris by Tasaki Dentelle diamond necklace, price upon request, for information: tasaki.fr

Cesare Paciotti by Midnight crystal-embroidered silk duchesse pumps, price upon request, for information: cesare-paciotti.com

The wild experimentation and fearless classicism of John Galliano’s couture designs for Maison Margiela are right in line with Céline Dion’s brand of joie de vivre. Who else would have the gumption, or shall we say je ne sais quoi, to pull of his deconstructed elegance?

Céline Dion in:

Maison Margiela Artisanal designed by John Galliano draped décortiqué dress with bra, waspie, and shoulder piece, price upon request, for information: maisonmargiela.com

Roger Vivier pointed silver leather mules, $1,750, Roger Vivier, NYC, 212.861.5371

Of all the divinely pretty looks in Rodarte’s first show in Paris, this intricately embellished jumpsuit had the most star power of them all. Coupled with the sublime floral headpieces of master hairstylist Julien d’Ys, and the overall effect falls somewhere between heaven and Céline Dion’s couture-filled dressing room at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Céline Dion in:

Rodarte hand-embroidered floral sequined jumpsuit, price upon request, for information: rodarte.net

Rodarte hand-embroidered floral sequined cape, price upon request, for information: rodarte.net

Rodarte leather and embossed snake booties, price upon request, for information: rodarte.net

Graff Carissa diamond earrings, price upon request, for information: graffdiamonds.com

Graff Carissa diamond bracelet, price upon request, for information: graffdiamonds.com

De Beers classic diamond line bracelet, price upon request, for information: debeers.com

With its precisely cut shoulder and floor-sweeping train, this deep russet velvet and lace dress has the awe-inspiring handwork and exactitude that we’ve come to expect from couture at Valentino. And as Céline Dion demonstrates here, that kind of grandeur will steal the spotlight in the most opulent of spaces.

Céline Dion in:

Valentino Haute Couture ciré tulle and red velvet dress with decorated train, price upon request, for information: valentino.com

Valentino Haute Couture white boots, price upon request, for information: valentino.com

Céline Dion Takes Paris in the Best Couture Looks of the Season

Director: Gordon von Steiner
Fashion Editor: Jorden Bickham
Hair: Julien d’Ys
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Production: PRODn Paris
Director of Photography: Daniël Bouquet
Set Design: Miguel Bento
Focus Puller: David Frank
Steadicam Operator: Thibault Marsan-Bacheré
First Assistant Director: Mathilde Cavillan
Gaffer: Eric Cuffini
Sound: Jean-François Mabire
Digital Imaging Technician: Arnaud Hemery
Manicure: Lorandy
First Assistant: Alvaro Colom
Editor: Gordon von Steiner
Post Production: Dtouch NY
Music: "Daddy Cool" Bony M