30 Best Celine Dion Looks That Were Ahead of Their Time
She's the ultimate fashion risk-taker
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Celine Dion has always been a fashion chameleon. From her breakout in the '90s to her recent appearances at Paris Couture Week, the singer has never shied away from bold, risk-taking looks—many of which have been way ahead of their time. She can give you dramatic over-the-top couture gowns, but she's also mastered the art of effortlessly cool streetwear just as well. In the spirit of her ever-changing and evolving style, take a look back at Dion's greatest fashion moments of all time.
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A then-22-year-old Celine showed off her fashion range from the start in high-waisted patchwork jeans and black leather cowboy boots. She surrounded herself with Louis Vuitton luggage to top off the look, as one does.
Trying out the opposite side of the '90s style spectrum, the singer channeled her inner bombshell in a red cut-out Versace gown at the American Music Awards.
Going for another naked dress moment, Dion wore a sheer textured gown and nude underwear at the 1997 Grammy Awards.
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In a red hot look, the singer donned a sparkling red gown that featured a sheer paneling over her stomach.
While out in Québec, the singer looked incredibly chic in a white suit and crop top. She accessorized the look with a matching Chanel bag and pearl earrings.
In one of her most iconic looks of all time, Dion showed up to the '99 Academy Awards wearing a white tuxedo blazer backwards. The unforgettable John Galliano look was topped off with a hat and black rectangular sunglasses.
In a pale blue gown with sparkling asymmetrical detailing at the 1999 Grammys, where she took home two awards for the Titanic soundtrack.
During the decade of low-rise jeans and hip bones galore, the singer hit the red carpet in a hip-grazing cutout gown at the Billboard Music Awards.
For the finale of her first Las Vegas residency, she stunned in an icy blue ruffled gown.
In a sparkling white gown and massive emerald and diamond necklace at the Academy Awards.
In a white fur jacket and black leather pants while out in Paris.
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Going for the shine factor, she returned to her Las Vegas residency in a sparkling metallic full-length gown.
At the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall 2016 show in Paris, wearing a gown by the designer.
In a Vetements sweatshirt (fittingly emblazoned with a Titanic graphic), jeans, and gold heels leaving the Royal Monceau hotel.
In an Off-White leather trench coat, Chloé scarf, and Céline shoes and bag while walking the streets of Paris.
Going for the wow factor, the singer looked like an actual couture angel in a Stéphane Rolland Couture gown at the Billboard Music Awards.
In a snakeskin coat, matching thigh-high boots, and bag while leaving the Hotel Royal Monceau in Paris.
At Paris Couture Week, Dion stunned in a Giambattista Valli dress and over-the-knee boots while attending the designer's show.
Wearing a yellow leather Dior look and handbag at the fashion house's Fall 2017 couture show in Paris.
The singer opted for a sheer, barely there corset dress by Alexander McQueen while out in Paris.
In an Elsa Schiaparelli couture look and red suede over-the-knee boots while promoting her accessories collection in Las Vegas.
The singer stunned in a plunging emerald gown featuring a thigh-high slit by Zuhair Murad at the Grammy Awards.
Going for a very causal summer look, Dion stepped out in head-to-toe Ralph & Russo Haute Couture while out in Paris.
In an Antonio Berardi plaid pantsuit, red velvet platform heels, oversized sunglasses and a white bag out in Paris.
Oh this old thing? Celine went out on a hot summer day in this floor-length snake-embossed Balmain coat, brown thigh-high suede boots, and a black leather cap.
Once again serving major looks at Paris Couture Week, Celine stunned in an Alexandre Vauthier look complete with a veiled hat and tiny bedazzled sunglasses.
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