Styled by Kate Young, Johnson's gown featured a plunging neckline, voluminous bell sleeves, and a hood finished with glittery detailing. The dress was backless, but its most striking element was in front: two cutouts, the larger running from her neckline down to her stomach, and a smaller opening just below it, before the gown gathered into a soft skirt. She paired the look with diamond drop earrings, layered rings and a crescent moon necklace, keeping her signature bangs and a nude makeup look to let the dress lead.
Dakota Johnson stuns at Kering's Caring for Women Dinner #NYFW pic.twitter.com/Z6VmJMHYNN
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Johnson joined a co-host lineup that included Salma Hayek Pinault, François-Henri Pinault, Pamela Anderson, Benicio Del Toro, Simone Biles, Nacho Figueras and Lorna Simpson for the event, which featured a live auction of items and experiences from across Kering's fashion houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga. The dinner has become a fixture of the NYFW calendar since its 2022 launch, consistently drawing a mix of Kering-affiliated talent and broader entertainment names.
