Dakota Johnson has always been something of a style chameleon—seamlessly shifting from barefoot bohemia to cinematic glamour and back again. But every so often, the California native slips into a look that feels unmistakably home. Her latest appearance does exactly that: a crisp, athletic, hyper-polished ensemble that channels the golden-era Malibu It-Girl.
Gone (for now) are the softly rumpled layers, wide-leg trousers and artisanal knits that have defined her autumn wardrobe. Instead, Johnson leans into the nostalgia-tinged LA athleisure uniform—oversized Hollywood sunglasses, glossy hydration in hand, and a flash of Barbie-pink sportswear that instantly evokes the mid-aughts starlet era. Think Paris Hilton stepping out of a yoga class circa 2006, with just a touch more understatement.
Her look—Alo leggings and a punchy pink sports bra—serves as a playful reminder that no matter how many red carpets she graces, the actress is still fluent in Southern Californian wellness chic. It’s the tonal opposite of her recent denim-and-loafer combos, and a welcome reprieve from the high-octane press wardrobe that usually sees her wrapped in fresh-off-the-runway Valentino and glittering Boucheron.
Still, some things remain constant. Chief among them: her famously immaculate haircut, unbothered by time, humidity or logic. It remains the gold standard of celebrity grooming—a glossy fringe that has achieved near-mythic status.
