Dakota Johnson is one of a very select group of celebrities who are craft a look that simultaneously champions new-season trends, whilst also looking entirely timeless. Doing just that this week in New York, the actor styled a typically relaxed ensemble that subtly showcased some of autumn 2024’s favourite finds.
Taking her cues from a popular ’90s fashion pairing, Johnson selected a relaxed pair of light-wash, straight-leg jeans to form the base of her look. Unlike darker indigo or black jeans, the light-wash style that prevailed across the the ’90s had a relaxed, lived-in feel that spoke to the era’s laidback, minimalist approach to fashion, which we often see emulated in Johnson’s style.
Plucking another retro favourite, Johnson styled her denim with a sleek black leather shoes. Countering the casual energy of Johnson’s loose jeans, her shiny black loafers imparted a polished effect that worked to neaten up her casual look. Whether in the form of shiny black lace-up shoes, or patent leather loafers, the shiny black shoe trend was a wardrobe non-negotiable across the ’90s. Paired with baggy jeans, pencil skirts and straight-leg trousers across the decade, it’s no surprise that this trend is reemerging for 2024, alongside these once forgotten trends.
Cindy Crawford wears light wash jeans and shiny black shoes in L.A. 1993.
Wearing her retro jeans and shoe pairing with a classic cotton shirt, Johnson opted for a vivid red style that brought a playful flush of colour into her outfit. Styling her look with rounded sunglasses and a suede shoulder bag, the actor’s off-duty outfit was seeped in her signature nonchalant energy.
Read on to shop Johnson’s look here, as well as discover our edit of the best light wash jeans and shiny black shoes below.
SHOP DAKOTA’S LOOK HERE:
Mango
Pocket Oversize Shirt
The easiest way to add a splash of colour to your autumn wardrobe.
Zara
Z1975 High-Rise Straight Jeans
These also come in a mid-wash shade.
COS
Chunky Square-Toe Leather Loafers
Trust me—these won’t be in stock for long.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST LIGHT WASH JEANS + BLACK LEATHER SHOES HERE:
Abercrombie & Fitch
High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
These also come in 17 other shades.
& Other Stories
Chunky Leather Loafers
These also come in a deep merlot shade.
& Other Stories
Straight Jeans
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
Marks & Spencer
Patent Lace Up Flat Brogues
Style with crew socks or wear these on their own.
Agolde
Dame High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
I always come back to Agolde for their chic denim collection.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Split-Toe Glossed-Leather Loafers
Fashion people can’t get enough of this controversial shoe.
Stradivarius
Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Style with loafers or wear with pretty mary janes.
G.H. Bass
Easy Weejuns Penny Loafer
These will quickly become your most-worn autumn shoes