Celine Dion’s Schiaparelli Thigh-High Boots: A Masterclass in Statement Footwear

On February 21, 2017, at the Project Womens trade fair at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Celine Dion made a rare fashion-industry appearance that placed footwear firmly at the center of the conversation.

While the event marked the public unveiling of her debut bag and accessories line with the Bugatti Group, it was Dion’s bold choice of couture boots that delivered the strongest visual statement.

Celine Dion stands center stage at the Project Womens trade fair, letting her red Schiaparelli thigh-high boots command attention beneath a graphic white couture ensemble in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 21, 2017 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Rather than opting for safe launch-event styling, Dion leaned into high fashion with sculptural Schiaparelli Spring 2017 couture thigh-high boots, using dramatic footwear to anchor an otherwise monochrome look.

The moment reinforced a recurring theme in her later-career style evolution: when Dion steps into fashion spaces outside the concert stage, she often lets statement shoes carry the narrative as much as the clothing—or the business announcement itself.

Carrying one of her debut handbags, Dion balances sharp tailoring and playful motifs while the vivid red boots ground the look with authority

Rather than letting the couture jacket dominate the moment, Celine Dion built the look from the ground up with statement footwear.

A close-up reveals Dion’s polished beauty look—smoky eyes, nude lips, and sculptural tailoring—offsetting the boldness of her statement footwear below

Her Schiaparelli Spring 2017 thigh-high boots—crafted in red suede—set the tone, featuring dipped lambskin appliqué, sculptural geometric motifs, and graduated Perspex heels shaded in yellow and pink.

The boots introduced color, texture, and movement, giving the outfit its strongest visual anchor.

Seated onstage, Dion’s crossed-leg pose subtly highlights the height and structure of the over-the-knee boots as part of her couture presentation

Above the knee, Dion paired the dramatic boots with Schiaparelli’s “Pierced Heart” jacket, a white romper, and a dotted silk organza camisole, keeping the palette deliberately restrained.

As a result, the footwear remained the focal point. Smoky eye makeup, glossy nude lips, and layered jewelry completed the look without competing for attention.

The Schiaparelli thigh-high boots feature suede construction with appliquéd lettering and a sculptural silhouette that extends well above the knee

From the side, the boots’ dipped Perspex heels introduce a translucent gradient that contrasts sharply with the saturated red suede

Between poses, Dion also modeled pieces from The Celine Dion Collection, her accessories line created in partnership with the Bugatti Group.

A clean product-style view emphasizes the boots’ elongated proportions, graphic surface detailing, and architectural heel design

On the runway, the Schiaparelli Spring 2017 look pairs the same thigh-high boots with a matching heart-motif jacket, confirming their couture origins

The debut range comprises approximately 200 bag and accessory styles, priced between $78 and $1,998, offering an accessible counterpoint to the couture-level footwear that defined Dion’s appearance at the event. While the accessories underscored practicality and range, it was the dramatic Schiaparelli boots that framed the launch visually—reinforcing how footwear often leads Dion’s fashion narrative, even in business-focused moments.

At the Las Vegas presentation of The Céline Dion Collection, Celine Dion engaged the audience with humor and spontaneous singing as she introduced the lineup, which spans totes, clutches, backpacks, and tech-ready accessories.

Designed with global influences in mind, the collection balances function and polish, intentionally appealing to a broad, multigenerational audience—including Dion herself and her mother.

Céline Dion proudly showcases one of her handbags from the new collection at the Project Women’s trade fair

Céline Dion dazzles in a chic white blazer with red heart accents and arrow embellishments

Each bag carries a personal signature detail: a sound wave of Dion’s voice printed inside, linking the accessories directly to her identity rather than passing trends.

Developed in partnership with Montreal-based Bugatti Group, the collection reflects a shared vision of longevity, with Dion positioning the launch as the foundation for a broader lifestyle brand rather than a one-season fashion experiment.

A sleek leather handbag from Céline Dion’s collection featuring braided details and a chic tassel accent

A collection of structured satchels and top-handle bags in burgundy and black

Elegant clutches from Céline Dion’s Symphony Collection featuring metallic hexagonal embellishments

The Céline Dion Collection booth at the Project Women’s trade fair showcases a range of sleek luggage and handbags

A bold Céline Dion handbag featuring a textured black leather flap and a striking leopard print bottom

Celine Dion’s Most Memorable Shoe & Style Moments

While this Schiaparelli moment underscored how powerfully footwear can shape a fashion narrative, it is only one chapter in Celine Dion’s broader style evolution. Across red carpets, street-style appearances, and couture runways, Dion has consistently used statement shoes to anchor her looks—often letting footwear lead the way, with clothing following.