Dakota Johnson is nothing if not classic in her approach to dressing, but she does enjoy a touch of the unexpected. Whether it’s a crisp white shirt and camel blazer with sleek leather pants or a timeless slip gown adorned in a crystal ‘webbing’ as a nod to her role in Madame Web, she is adept at keeping up the intrigue with her style.
But though she leans towards staples in her everyday wardrobe, even Johnson isn’t immune to the allure of a pop of red, this season’s most prolific colour trend.
Photographed out and about in Rome, Italy (see photos here), the actress wore a chic check trapeze coat over a white T-shirt and black denim in an ankle-grazing balloon silhouette. She accessorised the look with Aviator sunglasses and a GUCCI Jackie 1961 velvet shoulder bag. Then, to disrupt the neutral tones, she opted for a playful pair of ballet flats by Alaïa in a bright, patent red hue, which complimented the subtle print of her outerwear.
The actress was joined by her former collaborator, Alessandro Michele, who looked casual in a tartan shirt, burgundy corduroy slacks, a Yankees cap, and a Prada belt bag. Though it’s not clear if Johnson and the former creative director of Gucci were talking shop or just catching up, both made the case for injecting a splash of colour into our outfits.
From Prada and Jil Sander to Balenciaga and Acne Studios, pops of scarlet, crimson, burgundy and beyond had an unmistakable presence across the Spring/Summer 2024 and Autumn/Winter 2024 runways. Particularly as we observe the shedding of ‘quiet luxury’, it seems red may be coming for the long-held reign of grey.
Shop Dakota Johnson’s look below.
