Is it a blouse or is it a blazer? Dakota Johnson has officially signalled the start of the “Granny Chic” renaissance at Calvin Klein’s New York Fashion Week show. Sporting a sleek all-black look, the Materialists star traded her usual boho style for a deconstructed blazer-blouse. The look was a masterclass in channelling Calvin Klein’s iconic minimalist aesthetic while spearheading the season’s most unexpected vintage revival.

A breakdown of the look

The “Granny Chic” renaissance appears to be reaching its peak, from the return of chintz interiors through to the comeback of the brooch, and now Dakota too is hopping on the bandwagon.

Styled by Kate Young, Johnson wore head-to-toe black, which she paired with a contrast white clutch. While the accessories were minimal, the actress opted for a chic pair of black sunglasses and knee-length leather heeled boots.

However, the main event was the deconstructed Granny blazer-blouse, which quickly turned heads. The loose-fitting, silky-textured top tied in a simple knot at the front, offering a slouchy, subversive approach to traditional structured tailoring. Paired with a long, black silk skirt, the look feels reminiscent of an outfit you would find hung at the back of your cool grandmother’s wardrobe.

The look feels reminiscent of an outfit you would find at the back of your cool grandmother’s wardrobe.

The internet’s response

While Dakota Johnson has been a recent champion of the naked dressing trend on the red carpet and at fashion shows, this look proves that she refuses to be chained to a single look or style.

The internet has been quick to praise Johnson’s new look, calling her “beautiful as always.” One fan of the look wrote: “Dakota Johnson’s outfit was a masterclass in minimalist subversion.”

Dakota Johnson’s outfit was a masterclass in minimalist subversion.

Another added: “Dakota’s minimalist yet bold look cemented her status as a true fashion influencer. That signature cool-girl aesthetic is unmatched.”

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