Music and Fashion
Mama’s got a brand new bag. Celine Dion recently expanded her presence in the fashion world beyond the handbag line she launched at Nordstrom last year, and the music icon did it in a daring way. Celinununu is Dion’s gender-neutral children’s clothing line, a stylish expression of freedom, equality and empowerment for kids.
“It’s not that we’re hoping to shift gender norms with Celinununu. It’s more about offering (a) choice and giving children a chance to feel free to find their own individuality, their own true essence without being tied to stereotypes,” Dion recently told style source Refinery 29. “I think that every child needs to have their own identity, to express themselves freely, and (to) not feel like they have to be like someone else.” It’s an earnest and important message. And for Dion, whose 8-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson are rocking the gear, it’s a natural progression.
“Both music and fashion are a way to express yourself creatively and, of course, in the case of live performances, they go hand-in-hand,” she said. “When we’re working on my stage outfits, we’re obviously thinking about the song that I’ll be performing, what it’s about and how that idea or feeling can be expressed through fashion.”
Dion returns to the Vegas stage this month, resuming her residency at the 4,300-seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a three-week run. While 2019 will be her last year at the venue where she has revolutionized the idea of the Las Vegas Strip headliner for the past 15 years, it is shaping up to be a busy one for Dion, whose first English-language album in five years is expected in January.
Her most recent single, “Ashes,” just powered the Deadpool 2 soundtrack to a Grammy Award nomination, a clear indication of her current musical momentum. –Brock Radke
Caesars Palace, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29 & 31, $55-$500 plus tax and fee. 866.320.9763
Season of Steak
At MB Steak, both downstairs and upstairs areas are breathtakingly sleek and sexy. The food and flavors are impeccable, too. And with the holidays in full swing, dine on a special Christmas meal, Dec. 24-25. The exclusive dinner includes a 20-ounce cut of prime rib roast seasoned with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and fresh rosemary and butter-braised marble potatoes, all for only $49 per person. –Kiko Miyasato
Hard Rock Hotel, opens 5 p.m. daily, 702.483.4888
Keep Yourself Sparkling
Serenity Spa
The luxurious and intimate Serenity Spa offers its “spa-liday 12 days of holiday serenity specials” through Christmas. This week, enjoy 30 percent off any nail care service on Dec. 23 and $25 off any service over $100 on Dec. 24. While at the spa, take advantage of the InfuzeLV IV Hydration treatments—a scientifically-formulated concoction that treats the negative effects of a hangover. –KM
Westgate Las Vegas, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 702.732.5648
One to Remember
1OAK
It might be on the small side for a nightclub in Las Vegas (16,000 square feet), but 1 OAK at The Mirage packs a huge party within its walls. Highlights here are the plush and spacious VIP tables and stripper poles placed strategically throughout the club. This week, catch DJ Crooked on Dec. 29. Come New Year’s Eve , Lil Jon plays host, along with a two-hour open bar. –KM
The Mirage, 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 702.792.7900
