Overview
- Dakota Johnson arrived at the Time 100 Gala in New York City in a Valentino fall 2026 gown with a floor-length cape fastened by jeweled neck detailing.
- Johnson serves as a Valentino ambassador under creative director Alessandro Michele, whose nostalgic aesthetic has kept capes in focus.
- Her look included Valentino heels and Roberto Coin jewelry, with styling by Kate Young, hair by Jacob Rozenberg, and makeup by Misha Shahzada.
- Other attendees leaned into cape-like touches, with Hilary Duff in a sheer overlay and Kate Hudson wearing a dress with a built-in shawl.
- Runway momentum for capes and draped outerwear spans recent seasons at Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, and Bottega Veneta, pointing to a runway-to-red-carpet shift.