Dakota Johnson Dazzles in Silver Gucci at the ‘Splitsville’ Premiere, Ushering Metallic Glamour Back to the Red Carpet
In a shimmering ode to high fashion and Hollywood heritage, Dakota Johnson lit up the Los Angeles night with a look that was equal parts nostalgic glamour and forward-thinking polish. Attending the Dakota Johnson Dazzles in Silver Gucci at the ‘Splitsville’ Premiere, Ushering Metallic Glamour Back to the Red Carpet the actress stepped into her red-carpet moment like a seasoned style icon—grounded in legacy, yet always evolving.
For the evening, Johnson wore a custom silver metallic leather gown by Gucci, a maison with which she shares a long-standing sartorial love affair. The strapless, floor-length dress sculpted her frame with a draped corset bodice—cleverly ruched to enhance the hourglass silhouette—and flowed into a column skirt with subtle crinkled textures that caught the light with every step. It was an homage to spring’s ongoing metallic renaissance, but Johnson, with her intuitive sense of style, elevated the trend into something entirely red-carpet ready.
The choice of fabric—a luminous, slightly distressed silver leather—felt intentional, a tactile counterpoint to the refined lines of the gown. The resulting look exuded an effortless glamour that nodded to old Hollywood, while anchoring itself firmly in the modern age.
Her longtime stylist, Kate Young, the reigning queen of minimalist red-carpet brilliance (and WWD’s 2024 Best Stylist award-winner), was behind the look. Young, who also styles Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams, continued her flawless streak with this sleek Gucci moment—one that speaks volumes about Johnson’s evolution as a style muse. Known for curating Dakota’s more experimental yet enduringly chic appearances, Young once again delivered a fashion-forward statement steeped in classic codes.
When it came to finishing touches, Johnson turned to Italian luxury with Roberto Coin—another brand where her influence shines bright. Recently appointed global ambassador, she effortlessly paired her silver gown with the house’s Venetian Princess earrings, Cento bangle, and Love in Verona rings and bangles in white gold and diamonds. The jewelry played a supporting role to the gown, catching the light but never stealing the scene—just as a true supporting cast should.
Beauty, too, remained in Johnson’s signature realm. A sun-kissed, luminous complexion glowed under the premiere lights, enhanced by soft peach blush, fluttering lashes, and a smudged smoky eye that recalled her rock ‘n’ roll roots. Her matte mauve-pink lip added just the right amount of softness. Her chocolate-brown hair, styled in a breezy blowout with her trademark fringe front and center, framed the look perfectly.
At the event, she posed with her mother Melanie Griffith and co-star Adria Arjona, but it was Dakota who owned the night—a star in every sense, wrapped in silver, reflecting her own quiet power.
