If Valentino designer Alessandro Michele has one identifiable A-list muse, it’s Dakota Johnson . Ever since his early days at Gucci, Michele has ardently dressed Johnson for the red carpet, across many Oscars and Met Galas . The two share an affinity for whimsical fashions (and a more than sporadic presence of sheer fabrics) that are retro-yet-modern. It makes sense, then, that Michele would tap Johnson to be one of the stars of his Valentino resort 2026 campaign.

Released today, the new campaign—directed by Renell Medrano and photographed by Marili Andre—also stars other celebrities such as Tate McRae , Dev Hynes, Marisa Berenson, and more. But it’s Johnson who is the most synonymous with Michele’s quirky glamour. The triple-threat star (actor-producer-director) and new house

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