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Rihanna’s Midnight-Blue Tom Ford Suit at Céline Dion’s Paris Show: The Unexpected Power Move You Didn’t See Coming

Céline Dion’s Paris residency just kicked off, and trust me, it’s already dripping with stardom and high fashion aplenty. Can you imagine stepping into the Plenitude Arena after a six-year hiatus and owning the stage with dazzling ballads and couture that could stop traffic? That’s exactly what Dion did, channeling Dior, Schiaparelli, Givenchy, and Alaïa with such flair it makes you wonder—when celebrities dress this good, are we sure it’s a concert and not a runway? And just when you think it couldn’t get any glitzier, Rihanna strolls out rocking a midnight-blue Tom Ford blazer, snakeskin pumps, and that sparkling Lady Dior bag from the 2027 Cruise collection, making it clear that this residency is the ultimate playground for fashion and music royalty alike. With 26 shows lined up, this isn’t just a comeback; it’s a triumphant, stylish declaration that Céline’s voice—and style—are here to stay. LEARN MORE

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Céline Dion’s Paris residency has only just begun, and it’s already welcomed a star-studded list of attendees. Earlier this month, the artist took the stage for her first concert in six years, lighting up the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, France, with all her hit ballads and custom couture looks (think Dior, Schiaparelli, Givenchy, and Alaïa). And on the second night of the 26-show run, the crowd was packed with just as much glamour.

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Rihanna, who has been spending the month in Paris, was among the 40,000 lucky guests to experience Dion’s September 16 show.

Photographed leaving the city’s César restaurant, where she had a late-night bite after attending the residency, the star was seen wearing a midnight-blue blazer set from Tom Ford. The tailored top, with subtle pinstripe detailing, was designed with sharp shoulders and a fitted silhouette. She layered it over a lacy black bra, making for a plunging night-out look, and paired it with the coordinating trousers.

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For shoes, Rihanna selected a pair of pointed-toe snakeskin pumps; And for jewelry, she went with diamond earrings and chunky rings. But it was her sparkling sequin fringe Lady Dior handbag, pulled from Dior’s Cruise 2027 collection, that made her look truly worthy of a Dion show. She topped things off with a bright red lip and dark sunglasses.

The opening nights of Dion’s Paris residency have marked an emotional and triumphant return to the stage for the Harper’s Bazaar cover star, who stepped back from performing following her 2022 stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.