In the world of quiet luxury, few things make as much noise as The Row’s Dune sandal. An exercise in understated opulence, this season’s most coveted accessory is a simple rubber flip-flop elevated by a £670 price tag and the allure of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist aesthetic.
With its unassuming silhouette and whisper-thin straps, the Dune embodies the paradox of The Row: a mastery of restraint that commands attention. Fashion insiders may debate the wisdom of spending nearly a grand on beach-ready rubber, but for the Olsen devotees—and let’s face it, the A-list elite—it’s less about the price and more about the statement. Dakota Johnson, a known aficionado of The Row’s quiet luxury codes, was spotted slipping into the Dunes on her way to a workout this week, proving that in the right hands (and feet), even a flip-flop can become the ultimate luxury flex.
After captivating Cannes in a series of show-stopping Gucci gowns, Dakota Johnson has returned to California—and effortlessly slipped back into her signature off-duty cool. Spotted en route to the gym, Johnson eschewed the typical celebrity car-to-gym uniform for something infinitely more refined. Clad in sleek Lululemon leggings, a coordinating crop top and shrug, she accessorized with Clare V sunglasses and those whispered-about sandals that only true fashion insiders recognize.
While others may lean into oversized sweatshirts and chunky sneakers à la Princess Diana, Dakota’s gym ensemble is all about quiet confidence and the subtlest of flexes. Her choice of footwear—the understated yet unmistakably luxe Dune sandals by The Row—proves once again that she’s mastered the art of off-duty elegance. It’s an approach to workout dressing that feels distinctly her own: understated, elevated, and always a step ahead.
