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In terms of glamor, Johnson wore her feathery brunette bangs just above her eyebrows and wore the rest of her hair long and in a tousled mess down her back. Glamor also stayed signature, with a hazy brown smokey eye, peach blush and rosy nude lips.
She’s no stranger to capes, though—she’s a disciple of Alessandro Michele, a former Gucci, now Valentino girl who has embraced the designer’s nostalgic looks at the label he leads. The cape remains the same throughout the seasons: at Chloé, it’s decidedly more bohemian, with creams, ruffles and strong fabrics. Scarf jackets and draped layered coats from Calvin Klein, Burberry and Bottega Veneta are also popular. Are there any other fans of neck accessories? Jennifer Lawrence and Kendall Jenner, of course.
Capes featured prominently and repeatedly at the Time 100 gala: Hilary Duff wore a sheer cream outer layer, while Kate Hudson’s black leather gloves peeked out from her built-in cape. Now in its 20th year, the event feels like celebrities are doing the right thing by embracing silhouettes that are timelessly flattering.
But Dakota Johnson is also a long-time fan of the exact opposite look: nude dresses, taking the trend to the extreme and breaking new fashion frontiers. Last year at the Zurich Film Festival, for example, she chose a demure Gucci gown: a high-neck, long-sleeved, drop-waist dress with a fully pleated skirt in a bright, almost violet-blue color, but with a completely sheer bodice. At the Kering Foundation’s Women in Care dinner, she debuted her most revealing dress yet, scattered with delicate black crystals.
