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Dakota Johnson’s Style Evolution Involves A Lot Of Gucci

From Hollywood darling to fashion muse.

by Jacquelyn Greenfield
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Dakota Johnson has been applauded as the “Girl Next Door” since she was a teen. Now one of the most recognizable actresses across the globe, Johnson has transformed from Hollywood darling into a fashion muse (and longtime Gucci ambassador) on the red carpet.

Up ahead, tap through to see Dakota Johnson’s best red carpet fashion moments over the years.

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2004, Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

For one of Johnson’s first solo red carpet moments she wore a black mini handkerchief dress with beaded jewelry and low electric blue mules.

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2006, Golden Globes

Arriving to her first Golden Globes with her mother in 2006, Johnson wore this crimson red halter-neck gown.

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2010, Art of Elysium "Bright Lights"

In 2010, Johnson gave total punk-chic vibes with her oversized velvet blazer over a simple black mini dress and combat ankle boots.

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2011, MOCA Gala

The following year, Johnson arrived onto the black carpet wearing a tuxedo blazer with skinny pants and burgundy velvet pumps.

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2012, Tribeca Film Festival

Johnson was ahead of the trend with this cream-colored ‘90s slip dress and matching overcoat the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.

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2012, GQ Men Of The Year Party

Johnson wore a black bra and long-sleeved lace shirt with black skinny jeans.

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2013, The Art Of Elysium’s Black-Tie Gala

In 2013, Johnson was a stunning image of red in this backless halter-neck gown.

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2014, Met Gala

For her first Met Gala, Johnson wore a navy blue Jason Wu gown in 2014.

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2015, Oscars

In 2015, Johnson wore this red beaded one-shoulder Saint Laurent gown to the Oscar Awards.

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2015, Paris Fashion Week

Johnson wore this off-the-shoulder tuxedo style pantsuit to the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week in 2015.

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2015, Venice Film Festival

For the 72nd Venice Film Festival, Johnson wore this light sheer pink spaghetti strap gown by Prada in 2015.

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2016, Lancôme BAFTA Nominees Party

Johnson wore this cream Chanel tweed mini dress with sheer stockings and champagne-colored pumps.

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2016, Met Gala

For the 2016 Met Gala, Johnson wore a black Gucci dress covered with colorful stars.

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2017, Fifty Shades Darker Premiere

For the premiere of Fifty Shades Darker, Johnson wore this pale pink deep V-neck Valentino gown in 2017.

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2017, Oscars

For the 2017 Oscar Awards, Johnson stunned in this long-sleeved gold Gucci gown.

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2017, Met Gala

For the Met Gala in 2017, Johnson wore this black ruffled Gucci gown with bandage detailing.

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2018, Golden Globes

Johnson looked amazing in this Gucci black velvet and tulle gown with crystal embroidery down the back for the 2018 Golden Globe Awards.

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2018, Venice Film Festival

Johnson wore this red strapless silk Christian Dior Haute Couture gown at the 75th Venice Film Festival in 2018.

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2019, Met Gala

One of her most iconic red carpet looks, Johnson wore this custom empire waist gown with an embroidered bleeding heart by Gucci at the 2019 Met Gala.

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2019, Toronto International Film Festival

In 2019, Johnson wore a tulle strapless ball gown by Dior at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2021, Venice Film Festival

For the 2021 Venice Film Festival, Johnson looked absolutely amazing in a sheer crystal-embroidered dress by Gucci.

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2021, New York Film Festival

Johnson tapped into the corset top trend in a lace Gucci version with leather pants and pointy-toe pumps to the New York Film Festival in 2021.

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2021, BFI London Film Festival

Arriving at the premiere of The Lost Daughters, Johnson wore a nude long-sleeved, bejeweled overlay dress with ostrich feather cuffs by Gucci.

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2021, Mill Valley Film Festival

At the 2021 Mill Valley Film Festival, Johnson attended the screening of The Lost Daughter wearing a black dress from Alessandra Rich.

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2021, LACMA Art + Film Gala

At the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Johnson wore a sparkling top and wide-leg pink satin pants from Gucci.

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2021, Gotham Awards

At the 2021 Gotham Awards, Johnson made a red carpet appearance in a black gown by Schiaparelli.

See more red carpet looks from Sydney Sweeney, Taylour Paige, and Keke Palmer.