Celine Dion Opens Paris Fashion Week with Surprise L'Oreal Runway Performance
On the inaugural day of Paris Fashion Week, Celine Dion delighted the audience at L'Oreal's annual event by singing "I'm Alive" under the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Canadian artist, who has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, graced the runway in a stunning black velvet gown, accompanied by L'Oreal ambassadors Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, Aja Naomi King, and Eva Longoria. This performance came shortly after her first show in Paris since 2020 earlier this month. Running until 6 October, Paris Fashion Week showcases collections from notable designers such as Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. Additionally, Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne took to the catwalk, while Rihanna was present at the Matières Fécales show. New artistic directors Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson are anticipated to outline their visions for Chanel and Dior this week.
Key facts
- Celine Dion performed her 2002 hit "I'm Alive" at L'Oreal's annual show under the Eiffel Tower on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week.
- Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022.
- She wore a ruched full-length black velvet gown and was joined by Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, Aja Naomi King and Eva Longoria.
- Dion's comeback show in Paris earlier this month was her first since her 2020 concert in New Jersey.
- Paris Fashion Week runs until 6 October, showcasing women's spring/summer collections.
- Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne modeled at the L'Oreal show; Rihanna attended the Matières Fécales show front row.
- Labels showing during the week include Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, Schiaparelli, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balenciaga and Loewe.
- Matthieu Blazy became Chanel's creative director in early 2025; Jonathan Anderson began the same role at Dior last summer.
Entities
Artists
- Celine Dion
- Viola Davis
- Simone Ashley
- Aja Naomi King
- Eva Longoria
- Kendall Jenner
- Cara Delevingne
- Rihanna
- Zendaya
- Cynthia Erivo
- Matthieu Blazy
- Jonathan Anderson
Institutions
- L'Oreal
- Matières Fécales
- Tiffany & Co.
- M.A.D - Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Louis Vuitton
- Tom Ford
- Schiaparelli
- Givenchy
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Balenciaga
- Loewe
- Dior
- Chanel
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Eiffel Tower
- New Jersey
- United States
- New York