Harper’s BAZAAR and Bvlgari honored the September 2026 ICONS issue and portfolio at Le Veau d’Or. Hosted alongside Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr, the celebration featured 2026 ICONS including Olympian Alysa Liu, Musician and Artist Kim Gordon and Artist Julie Mehretu.
Additional notable attendees included Artist Anna Weyant, Ziwe, Model Binx Walton, Benito Skinner, Fran Lebowitz, Paloma Elsesser, Karen Elson, Ashley Graham, Nara Smith, Noor Khan, Bethann Hardison, Emily Sundberg, Evan Mock and Derek Blasberg. Bvlgari was worn by Samira Nasr, Nicole Fritton, Miguel Enamorado, Benito Skinner, Derek Blasberg, Julie Mehretu, and Ziwe.
In the Harper’s BAZAAR September 2026 ICONS issue, Céline Dion reflected on her upcoming return to the stage and why she remains an open book with her fans. Although she was unable to attend tonight’s ICONS dinner, while in Paris for her performances, Dion is candid about living openly: “I’m honest, and it’s not always pretty... Sometimes it’s happy things, sometimes it’s sad, but it’s called life.” Embracing the journey fully, she added, “Instead of questioning life, can you live life? So I’m living my life, girl. I’m living the life.”
“Céline Dion embodies the true meaning of an icon—an incredible artist and woman whose strength, character, and authentic self continue to move us all. She reinforces that true icon status goes beyond visibility; it is about making an enduring impact on culture.” says Samira Nasr, Harper’s BAZAAR Editor-in-Chief.
A deep devotion and relentless perseverance to her craft, her audience, and herself define Dion’s extraordinary career. These qualities resonate throughout the artists, actors, performers, and cultural forces featured in BAZAAR’s 2026 ICONS portfolio, captured by photographer Casper Kofi. Featuring Charlotte Rampling, Alysa Liu, Julie Mehretu, Cara Delevingne, Gabriette, Chris Fleming, Kim Gordon, and Anna Sawai, the portfolio celebrates a shared dedication to quiet, behind-the-scenes mastery. In today’s attention-driven landscape, that unfaltering commitment yields something truly authentic—and unmistakably iconic.
Image credit: Joe Schildhorn/BFA
