Celine Dion Recreates Her Iconic 1997 Oscars Look in Chanel Couture and 67 Carats of Diamonds

Celine Dion knows how to make a moment last. Nearly three decades after she walked the 1997 Oscars red carpet in a Karl Lagerfeld-designed Chanel gown with a plunging neckline, the superstar stepped out during her 2026 residency in a custom Chanel creation by Matthieu Blazy that brought the whole look back to life. The gown featured a corseted bodice, a silk skirt with a high slit, and a jaw-dropping 6,000 jewels and 5,000 beads, requiring 1,380 hours of couturier work to complete.

But the gown was only part of the story. Dion paired the look with Chanel’s Fil de Comète necklace, a diamond-and-white-gold piece featuring 1,080 diamonds totaling more than 67 carats. The comet design echoed the jewelry she wore back in 1997, the same night she became the first artist ever to perform two songs at the Oscars, filling in for an ill Natalie Cole. That performance cemented her place in music history, and this new look feels like a love letter to that moment.

Dion, 58, has two final residency shows this Friday and Saturday before taking a hiatus until May. It’s a bittersweet goodbye for fans, but if this fashion statement is any indication, she’s not going quietly. She’s going in Chanel, covered in diamonds, and reminding everyone why she’s one of the greatest voices and style icons of our time. What’s your all-time favorite Celine Dion moment? Let us know in the comments.