What caught my attention was the striking, uncanny resemblance to the outfit Dion wore for her performance of "My Heart Will Go On" during the 1998 Academy Awards. Dion wore an elegant royal blue floor-length, long-sleeved, mock neck dress—do you see where I'm going with this? Designed by Michael Kors, the outfit was built around the Heart of the Ocean necklace designed by Asprey which was featured in the Titanic film (you know, the one that gets thrown back into the ocean?).
Dion's single from Titanic has been one of the most defining moments of her career and is widely considered one of the most iconic pop songs in music history. And this year, Céline Dion has made the ultimate comeback after her critical diagnosis that was predicted to have devastating effects on her musical career.
I found it incredibly fascinating that the "Let's Talk About Love," artist decided to wear an ensemble so similar to one that she wore during the height of her fame 26 years later. Perhaps her 2024 look was an ode to that moment in her musical timeline and marks a new beginning of Dion's career post-diagnosis. The looks are quite similar, though the dress from 1998 had a more fitted silhouette and the dress from 2024 is a bit more loose and flowy with an added train.
I, for one, love a fashion callback and hope to see many more to come in Dion's resurgence.
