Celine Dion made a triumphant return to the stage at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, surprising onlookers as she opened Paris Fashion Week with a rendition of her 2002 hit, I’m Alive. The Canadian icon, who has been managing a rare neurological diagnosis known as stiff person syndrome since 2022, took to the runway during the finale of L’Oreal’s highly anticipated annual show. Actress Viola Davis was feeling the love from the crowd as she joined Dion under the stars in the French capital.
Dressed in a floor-length velvet gown with intricate ruching, the singer appeared alongside several prominent brand ambassadors, including Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King, Simone Ashley, and Viola Davis. This appearance follows a comeback performance earlier this month in the city, which served as her first live show since the Covid-19 pandemic forced her to cut her previous tour short in 2020.
The event drew a host of high-profile figures. Supermodel Cara Delevingne commanded the runway in a glittering red sheer gown, while Kendall Jenner showcased an ivory corset paired with a sheer black halterneck dress. Meanwhile, global superstar Rihanna attended the Matières Fécales presentation in a copper two-piece set, and actress Cynthia Erivo was spotted attending a separate event hosted by Tiffany at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. With a shimmering, glamorous copper two-piece worn over sheer black lingerie, pop star Rihanna brought her usual fashion credentials to Paris on day one.
As Paris welcomes these spring/summer collections, the industry remains focused on the evolving leadership at major heritage labels. Following the appointment of new creative directors last year, observers are monitoring how Matthieu Blazy—who joined Chanel in early 2025—and Jonathan Anderson, who started at Dior last summer, will shape their respective brands. Their upcoming runway presentations are expected to highlight a significant aesthetic shift as they solidify their visions. After both signed up new artistic directors last year, the fashion world is keeping a particularly close eye on Dior and Chanel.
The fashion week schedule remains packed through 6 October. Major houses including Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Schiaparelli, Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe, and Balenciaga are all slated to showcase their latest designs, ensuring a competitive and closely watched week for the global fashion community.
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