On March 15, 2025, Dakota Johnson attended the premiere of her film “Materialists” in New York City wearing a black Gucci dress featuring open sides and minimal structural support, a choice widely noted by fashion observers for its boldness following her recent separation from Chris Martin.
The appearance came days after reports confirmed the end of her six-year relationship with the Coldplay frontman, a development first reported by multiple entertainment outlets in early March 2025. Johnson did not publicly address the breakup at the event or in subsequent interviews.
Her stylist, who has worked with Johnson since 2016, confirmed in a background conversation with a fashion industry publication that the dress was selected from Gucci’s fall 2025 collection and altered to emphasize its deconstructed silhouette. No official statement was issued by Gucci regarding the customization.
At the premiere, Johnson posed for photographs alongside co-stars Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, engaging in light conversation captured by Getty Images photographers. Evans was seen adjusting her shawl during one exchange, a moment circulated across social media platforms but not commented on by either party.
The following day, Johnson was photographed in Manhattan wearing a sheer black dress layered over a red undergarment although walking to a meeting in the SoHo district. The images, sourced from a paparazzi agency, showed her carrying a small tote bag and wearing no visible accessories beyond simple footwear.
No public appearances by Chris Martin were recorded in New York during the same period. His representatives confirmed he was in London working on new music, with no scheduled U.S. Events through the end of March 2025.
On September 10, 2025, Johnson attended the Zurich Film Festival wearing a full-length sheer black lace dress with no visible undergarments, according to images released by the festival’s official photography team. She presented an award to a first-time filmmaker during the ceremony, delivering a brief statement in English about the importance of emerging voices in cinema.
The Zurich Film Festival’s press office confirmed her attendance and participation but did not disclose details of her wardrobe choices, stating that attire falls outside their official commentary.
In October 2025, Johnson appeared at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual gala in a soft pink Valentino gown with sheer panels at the sides and a plunging V-neck. Valentino’s design team confirmed the piece was from their spring 2026 couture line and had been altered to fit her measurements, though they declined to discuss specific modifications.
At the event, Johnson was seated beside actress Sophia Bush and producer Jason Blum. She participated in a silent auction, bidding on a contemporary art piece that was later awarded to another attendee, according to the museum’s post-event report.
Throughout this period, Johnson maintained her scheduled promotional duties for “Materialists,” including appearances on two televised talk shows in Europe and one in North America, all of which occurred as previously announced by her publicity team.
Her representatives have not responded to requests for comment regarding the interpretation of her fashion choices in relation to personal events.
