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Dakota Johnson Debuts Cut-Out Black Gown at Red Sea Film Festival

The look signals a pivot toward structured cut-outs aligned with her current luxury partnerships.

Overview

  • On Dec. 4 in Jeddah, Johnson wore a strapless black evening gown with a plunging V neckline, waist cut-outs, and a deep front split for the festival red carpet.
  • She worked with longtime stylist Kate Young and finished the look with a diamond collar necklace and drop earrings sourced from Chopard, the festival’s official partner, plus black Paris Texas heels.
  • Designer credit remains unsettled, with WWD identifying the dress as Valentino while Marie Claire reports a custom Alessandra Rich design.
  • The appearance follows her recent move into the Valentino orbit, including a public welcome to the maison in October and a Cruise 2026 campaign released in November.
  • Hours earlier in Los Angeles, she chose a classic Khaite little black dress for The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala, reflecting a shift from sheer looks to opaque silhouettes.