Dakota Johnson’s latest looks on the set of Materialists, her upcoming movie with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, are pure summer-style inspiration. After all, the streets of New York are the ideal place to surprise us with a variety of looks.
The actor’s style in the movie could be defined as the perfect mix of trendy and basic—a combination that she usually achieves with outfits that have the right balance between style, comfort, and a touch of city-girl cool. Think: straight jeans, floral dresses, and many (many) trainers.
If we think about it, this style decision makes all the sense in the world; New York is, without a doubt, the city of trainers. New Yorkers wear trainers in every possible scenario and in every style, from the most iconic silhouettes to the newest models. They’ve become a symbol of the city.
We’ve compiled all the trainers that Dakota Johnson has worn on set, which are poised to be the styles of the summer.
Easy, breezy, beautiful.
Nike Cortez
One of the styles that Dakota Johnson has favoured recently is the Nike Cortez in Baroque Brown. Introduced for the first time at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, the Nike Cortez trainers went on to become iconic thanks to Forrest Gump. This year, this retro Nike model is back with a bang.
Adidas Gazelle
There’s a reason the Adidas Gazelles are so ubiquitous. They come in a variety of shades, including pink, green, yellow, and blue, are a hit with fashion girlies, and are known to add a touch of style to any basic look. These trainers were conceived in 1968 as a soccer shoe. In the ’70s, they gained wider recognition among the city set, from skaters to musicians like John Lennon. By the ’90s, Adidas had added more colors, increasing their popularity even further.
Nike Daybreak
Another trainer that Johnson has been seen wearing is Nike’s iconic Daybreak model in black with gum soles and the white swoosh. These trainers were originally launched in 1979, and their classic silhouette was a hit in the ’70s and ’80s. They’ve since become a popular style among vintage or retro fashion lovers—the ideal choice to pair with a summer dress.
Converse
Of course, we couldn’t forget Converse trainers in a list about the trainers New Yorkers are obsessed with. Is there a more purely American shoe than the Chuck Taylor All Star? With that nostalgic feel, they’re a model that never goes out of style—a true immortal pop culture icon. Not to mention, their versatility is infinite, pairing perfectly with…absolutely everything.
This feature originally appeared on Vogue Spain.
And let's be realistic… I'll be living in number 7.
