But listen, don’t despair! There’s life after… well, the *old* Céline. Let’s be real, the “new” Celine is… something else. Anyway, the quest for similar vibes is totally on! It’s not about finding exact copies (though, let’s be honest, the ‘dupe’ game is strong), it’s about capturing that feeling. That “I’m put-together but also don’t give a crap” energy.
First off, forget trying to replace Celine Dion. Totally different vibe, unless you’re looking for someone to belt out power ballads while rocking a minimalist pantsuit. In that case, I guess… maybe? (But that’s not what we’re talking about, lol)
Okay, so what *brands* are we talking? This Avenue32 person (Roberta Benteler) *got* it. Wearable and timeless… that’s the goal. People keep mentioning Bottega Veneta and Chanel, which, yeah, kinda? Bottega’s bags have that understated luxury thing going on, but it’s a different kind of cool, y’know? More “artsy millionaire” than “power lunch.” Chanel… well, Chanel’s Chanel. Iconic, expensive, but not *exactly* a Celine substitute in my book. (Unless you’re thinking of a classic flap bag. Then, maybe a little.)
And speaking of bags! The Celine Triomphe, oh my GOD, that bag. So many brands are doing *very* similar styles. Are they dupes? Maybe. But honestly, if they scratch that itch, who cares? There are sites and stuff dedicated to finding those, you just gotta google around.
Then there’s the perfume! Apparently, Celine Dion had a perfume line? Honestly, I’m learning things as I write this! Maybe if you pair a similar-style outfit with her perfume, you can REALLY nail that Celine-adjacent look? (Just a thought, and honestly, I’ve never smelled it, so I’m just spitballing here.)
I’ve seen London-based designers mentioned too. They tend to have that cool, sophisticated edge, so that’s definitely a place to start hunting.
