- Dakota Johnson stepped out with mom Melanie Griffith wearing a vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent cheetah coat.
- She paired the statement jacket with straight-leg jeans, Adidas Sambas, and subtle cheetah-print glasses.
- Johnson later wore a mocha Nour Hammour suede wrap coat and carried a Valentino Nellcôte tote on Melrose Avenue.
- Her looks underline a renewed animal-print trend heading into 2026.
Vintage YSL cheetah coat makes a statement
On the final days of 2025, Dakota Johnson was photographed out with her mother, Melanie Griffith, in a bold animal-print look that felt straight out of the 1980s. Johnson wore a faux-fur robe coat in an all-over cheetah print with brown trim — a vintage Yves Saint Laurent piece from the 1980s. The coat’s era-appropriate silhouette echoed Griffith’s own 1980s roles and family fashion history.
How she styled the look
Johnson kept the outfit grounded and effortless. She paired the vintage coat with straight-leg denim trousers and a simple white T-shirt. On her feet: Adidas Samba sneakers, a casual choice that balanced the coat’s glamour. Accessories included Khaite x Oliver Peoples glasses (featuring a subtle cheetah pattern), a belt from The Row, and the “Depths of Time” beaded necklace by London jeweler Completedworks.
Family fashion roots and animal-print legacy
The choice of animal print also resonated with Johnson’s family history. Her mother’s generation and earlier family members had a long association with big-cat imagery and stories — a link that made the vintage YSL coat feel personally apt for the outing with Griffith.
Second look: suede wrap coat on Melrose
After the holidays Johnson returned to Los Angeles shopping on Melrose Avenue ahead of New Year’s Eve. She favored another standout outer layer — a mocha suede wrap coat by Nour Hammour, belted at the waist. Underneath she wore a La Ligne cardigan, flared trousers and Saint Laurent shoes.
For daytime errands she carried the Valentino Nellcôte medium tote, whose colorful jacquard panel added a modern, textural counterpoint to the suede coat. The two outfits together signaled Johnson’s comfort mixing vintage statement pieces with contemporary staples.
What it means for 2026 trends
Johnson’s street style suggests animal print will continue to be a key trend in 2026 — not just through small accents but as full-on statement outerwear. By pairing vintage YSL and artisan jewelry with sneakers and easy denim, she demonstrates how to make bold prints wearable for everyday outings.
Image Referance: https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/dakota-johnson-vintage-cheetah-coat-jeans-los-angeles