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The Fifty Shades star embraces bold fashion and newfound independence after ending her nearly eight-year relationship with the Coldplay frontman.
Dakota Johnson is stepping into a new chapter — and doing so in style.
The Fifty Shades of Grey actress made waves in New York City on June 5, 2025, as she confidently strutted out of The Greenwich Hotel wearing a completely sheer black dress on her way to Late Night with Seth Meyers. The bold fashion choice comes just days after news broke of her final split from longtime partner Chris Martin, frontman of Coldplay.
Johnson, 35, turned heads with the transparent long-sleeved dress layered over a sleek black bodysuit. Featuring a deep surplice neckline and pleated hem, the outfit highlighted both her poise and her sartorial edge. She completed the look with pointed black pumps, chic cat-eye sunglasses, and a rich chocolate brown leather handbag. Her gold hoop earrings and minimal jewelry added a refined touch.
A Clear Message in Sheer Fashion
While promoting her upcoming romantic dramedy Materialists, Johnson’s ensemble seemed to do more than showcase her fashion sense — it sent a message of quiet confidence and transformation following a significant personal shift.
Sources confirmed to PEOPLE on June 4 that Johnson and Martin, 48, have officially called it quits after nearly eight years of an on-again, off-again relationship. Most notably, the actress was spotted walking Manhattan earlier in the week sans engagement ring — signaling the possible permanence of the separation.
“It feels final this time,” one insider revealed.
Despite the heartbreak, Johnson appeared light-hearted and beaming as she exited her hotel. This radiant energy has become a trend lately — on May 30, her stylist Kate Young posted a photo of the star in another sheer look, a black Commando bodysuit styled with Khaite’s tan suede Saraphina Jacket, Gucci oval-framed glasses, and wedge heels. Young, known for working with fashion icons like Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore, seems to be helping Johnson write a new fashion narrative: freedom, fearlessness, and feminine power.
A Relationship Kept Quiet, a Breakup That Speaks Volumes
Johnson and Martin began dating in 2017 following his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow in 2015. While the couple kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, their affection for each other was undeniable. In a March 2024 Bustle interview, Johnson gushed about Martin’s performances:
“I love watching him. I could watch him every day… I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.”
The couple were last publicly photographed on May 16 in Malibu, and earlier this year in India, holding hands during Coldplay’s tour. Despite reports that they had quietly become engaged years ago, insiders said they were “in no rush to get married.”
Now, with no ring and a new look, Johnson appears to be moving on with grace — and a fresh sense of self.
The Ultimate Breakover Look
Fashion has long been a form of self-expression, and for Dakota Johnson, the timing and transparency of her latest look say it all: she’s choosing herself, embracing change, and doing it all on her own terms.
Whether she’s stepping into a new role on screen or stepping away from a long relationship, Johnson is turning heartbreak into a style statement — and the world is watching.
