In the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, as in the semi-connected movie and ballet, red shoes symbolize seduction, vanity, and ambition. On Dakota Johnson, however, they’re just cute!
Stepping out in Rome, Italy, Johnson wore patent leather red flats, adding a bright pop of color to one of her typically subdued outfits. The Madame Web star wore black pants and a houndstooth plaid coat with tinted sunglasses, opting for a simple black bucket bag.
Her walking companion was none other than Alessandro Michele, former creative director for Gucci. Michele, too, embraced red, wearing red pants and a plaid flannel secured with a Prada fanny pack. White sneakers, black sunglasses, and a Yankees cap complete the look.
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Bright red is a big trend this season, with celebrities and models both opting for bright red tights, bold red dresses, big red bags, and lots of rosettes. Here are some simple ideas for incorporating the trend into your wardrobe. This isn’t the first time Dakota Johnson has experimented with red pieces; her sexy cyborg look included a red handbag and red sunglasses reminiscent of the ones she wears at the end of Madame Web. IYKYK.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, things continue to be red hot between the actor and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who have apparently been engaged for two years. Martin and Johnson began dating in 2017, and she moved into his home in Malibu in 2021; they’re in “no rush” to get married, according to a source.
Johnson recently gave a rare glimpse into the super-private couple’s life at home with Martin’s kids, whom he shares with ex Gwyneth Paltrow. “I think because I grew up in [having a blended family], it’s come more naturally, but I wouldn’t have it any other way really,” she said. “I really wouldn’t. I love it. It feels very honest. It feels really authentic. No one’s hiding anything.”
