Dakota Johnson brought a romantic take on sheer dressing to London on September 24, arriving at the U.K. gala screening of Verity in an ivory lace gown by Colleen Allen. The actor attended the event at Curzon Mayfair as the psychological thriller continues its promotional run ahead of its October 2 theatrical release. Harper's Bazaar detailed the look, while People also documented Johnson at the London screening.
The floor-length, sleeveless gown was crafted from ivory French floral lace, with layers of delicate fabric forming a deep V neckline finished with a raw edge. Its semi-transparent construction was central to the look, allowing Johnson's black lingerie to show through beneath the pale lace.
Johnson wore a black triangle bra and matching underwear from Fleur du Mal underneath the gown. The dark foundation created a clear contrast against the ivory lace, while open-toe Giuseppe Zanotti heels could also be seen beneath the floor-length silhouette.
Dakota Johnson Keeps the Accessories Refined
Stylist Kate Young kept the accessories focused on delicate gold details. Johnson wore pieces from Cece Jewellery, including the brand's Sweetheart necklace, featuring a heart-shaped diamond pendant suspended from a gold chain, along with a coordinating bracelet and a chunky ring.
The jewelry added a subtle sparkle without competing with the intricate lace. Her long brown hair was styled by Mark Townsend in a smooth, voluminous blowout, while makeup artist Georgie Eisdell created a soft beauty look centered on rosy cheeks and defined dark lashes that emphasized Johnson's blue eyes.
The result was a look built around contrast: pale floral lace against black lingerie, intricate fabric against streamlined jewelry, and a romantic gown balanced by a more understated beauty treatment.
Johnson's choice also fits comfortably within the sheer-dressing aesthetic she has worn for previous red-carpet appearances, but the London look takes a softer approach through its floral lace and ivory palette. Rather than relying on elaborate embellishment, the dress makes its impact through texture, transparency and the contrast created by the black layers underneath.
The Latest Stop on the Verity Press Tour
The London appearance comes as Johnson promotes Verity, the screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling psychological thriller. The film follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer played by Johnson, who is hired to complete the unfinished books of successful author Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway.
Josh Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford, Verity's husband, while Michael Showalter directs the adaptation. According to Amazon MGM Studios, the story begins to unravel when Lowen discovers disturbing material while staying at the Crawford family home.
Hartnett joined Johnson at the London screening, while Hathaway was not present at the event. The appearance nevertheless gave Johnson another opportunity to bring a distinctly fashion-focused moment to the film's promotional schedule.
With Verity arriving in theaters on October 2, Johnson's ivory Colleen Allen gown adds another carefully styled appearance to the film's rollout. This time, it was the combination of French floral lace, contrasting black lingerie and understated gold jewelry that defined the London red-carpet look.
