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Dakota Johnson's 37th birthday dinner brings witchy glamour to Via Carota

By Frenzee Editorial · Oct 5

Rewritten from reporting by Vogue. Read the original at https://www.vogue.com/article/dakota-johnson-jennifer-lawrence-birthday-dinner-10-05-2026 (opens in a new tab). Vogue first published it on 5 Oct 2026.

The actor celebrated with Jennifer Lawrence at the West Village restaurant in black lace and fur, channeling dark, mystical elegance.

Dakota Johnson marked her 37th birthday with an intimate dinner at Via Carota in New York City, capping off an eventful week that included hosting Saturday Night Live and celebrating the box office success of her new film Verity, co-starring Anne Hathaway.

The West Village restaurant, a known favorite of Taylor Swift, drew several notable guests despite Swift's absence. Jennifer Lawrence and her husband Cooke Maroney joined Johnson for the evening, though the gathering appeared deliberately small and personal.

The evening's fashion choices prompted speculation about a possible Practical Magic theme. Johnson wore a black lace Stella McCartney maxi gown with a black fur-trimmed leather coat and strappy heels, accessorized with a golden chainmail bag. The look evoked comparisons to American Horror Story: Coven.

Lawrence took a different approach, pairing a black sheer button-up top with velvety floral trousers and leopard-printed mules. Her ensemble read as more eccentric than overtly witchy, though observers noted it recalled Nicole Kidman's wardrobe in Practical Magic.

Whether intentional or coincidental, the dark, mystical styling aligned with a broader trend. Witchy fashion has gained significant traction on recent runways, and both actors have established themselves as trendsetters capable of translating runway movements into personal style.