Dakota Johnson in a Versace little black dress and pointy Dolce Vita sandals

Dakota Johnson in Versace strapless little black dress

Elegant, versatile, perfect for both informal and important occasions, the little black dress is an essential part of a timeless wardrobe. Flawless in shades of black, an integral part of clean lines, the little black dress regains its allure in the version worn by Dakota Johnson.

At the star-studded Martini 160th Anniversary event in Milan, Dakota Johnson shone in a Versace satin sheath dress from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection shown in Los Angeles earlier this year (albeit slightly altered from what it was seen on the podium). ). The daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith paired a strapless gown with black leather pointed-toe heeled sandals, also from Versace (a model made hugely popular by Gigi Hadid), and completed the outfit with a white gold Serpenti bracelet with a pavé ring and diamond earrings. all signed by Bulgari. The look was reminiscent of the style of Monica Bellucci, who made the little black dress one of her calling cards.

Versace Fall/Winter 2023.

Courtesy of Versace

The little black dress is a Chanel invention.

In 1926, Chanel introduced the first Little Black Dress through an illustration on American Vogue

. Coco, inspired by the uniform of her childhood boarding school, which fascinated her with the simplicity of the lines, gave life to this little sartorial masterpiece that never went out of style. The knee-length black dress immediately became synonymous with the prestigious Parisian house, and since then, major fashion brands – Dior in Paris, Versace in Milan and Comme Des Garçons in Tokyo – have reimagined this iconic piece of clothing to suit their own personal aesthetic.

Today, LBD is an indispensable item in every woman’s wardrobe, suitable for all occasions.

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This article was originally published in British Vogue.