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Dakota Johnson Turns to Cutout Elegance at Red Sea Film Festival

The look underscores a pivot from sheer gowns to structured cutouts shaped by stylist Kate Young.

Overview

  • At the Red Sea International Film Festival opening in Jeddah on Dec. 4, Johnson wore a strapless black gown with a plunging V-neck, hip cutouts, and a deep front slit.
  • She paired the look with a high-carat diamond collar necklace and matching drop earrings sourced from Chopard, the festival’s official partner.
  • Coverage diverged on the gown’s designer, with WWD crediting Valentino and Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar pointing to Alessandra Rich.
  • Longtime collaborator Kate Young styled the appearance, reflecting Johnson’s recent move away from sheer dresses toward fully lined silhouettes with strategic cutouts.
  • Hours earlier in Beverly Hills, she appeared at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala in a Khaite little black dress and helped present $1 million in student scholarships.