Music icon Mariah Carey was spotted enjoying a luxurious shopping excursion in Aspen, Colorado, this week, showcasing her impeccable winter style. The sighting came just days before the singer made a major announcement regarding a headline performance at a global sporting event.
Festive Fashion in the Snowy Rockies
On Wednesday, the 56-year-old vocalist turned heads during a retail spree in the upscale ski resort. Mariah confidently displayed her curves in a form-fitting Fendi minidress, which she paired with sheer black tights. She layered a beige faux-fur coat over her shoulders for warmth against the Colorado chill.
Her ensemble was completed with a pair of suede knee-high boots that added inches to her frame, and oversized green-tinted sunglasses. Later in the day, while shopping at Moncler, she swapped the fur coat for a stylish geometric-print Prada shawl. Throughout the outing, the superstar appeared in remarkably high spirits, flashing her signature smile for the awaiting cameras.
A Major Announcement: Headlining the Olympic Ceremony
Just two days prior to her Aspen getaway, Carey shared significant career news with her fans. In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, she revealed she will open the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.
Clad in a plunging red dress and diamond necklace, she addressed her followers: 'Ciao! Get ready for Milano Cortina 2026.' She continued, mixing in Italian, 'See you at the Stadio San Siro on the 6th of February for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Ci Vediamo a Milano!'
The official Milano Cortina Instagram account confirmed the news, sharing a promotional poster and cleverly referencing Carey's timeless hit, writing: 'All I want for THE OPENING CEREMONY is youuuuuuuu!'
Career Highlights and Chart Dominance
The announcement caps off a busy period for the singer. Her most recent studio album, 'Here For It All', was released in September, marking her first new record in seven years. While it received decent critical reviews, it became the lowest-selling album of her 35-year career, fading from charts after roughly three weeks.
However, Carey's seasonal dominance remains unchallenged. Billboard announced on Monday that her perennial favourite, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', has once again returned to the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart. This achievement extends its record as the longest-running number one single in the chart's 67-year history, with a total of 20 weeks at the summit.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her 'Merry Christmas' album in 2024, she released a deluxe digital edition. Carey expressed her gratitude to fans, stating the album now includes a newly remastered version of her 1994 concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Reports also suggest the vocalist is working on a 90s grunge-inspired album slated for release next year, indicating a continued and diverse creative output. For now, all eyes are on her upcoming, history-making performance at the Stadio San Siro in February 2026.
