Dropping jaws! Celine Dion flashes major leg in edgy silver and black gown as she attends Met Gala for the first time.

It is the night to make a fashion statement.

And Celine Dion sported a seriously bold look as she attended the Met Gala for the very first time in New York on Monday.

The 49-year-old singer turned heads in a funky Versace number that featured an extreme thigh-high slit.

The unusual black top and matching skirt were both cinched into place with a gold clip. 

Celine's look showed off her fit and fantastic physique to full effect. 

She stepped out in a pair of chic black heels with a platform sole.  

But it wasn't just Celine's funky outfit that was certain to capture attention.

The Met Gala is the highlight of the fashion calendar.

And with ground-breaking Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakuboas named as this year's theme, the famed fund-raiser is sure to provide plenty of spectacle.

The Tokyo-based designer has been deemed worthy of the solo focus of this year's gala - which inaugurates the museum's eagerly-awaited accompanying exhibit of her label.

It is the first time the gala and exhibit has focused on one living designer since 1983, when it highlighted the work of Yves Saint Laurent.