The real meaning behind Emily Ratajkowski’s book print dress at WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards

The real meaning behind Emily Ratajkowski’s book-print dress was revealed as she attended the 2024 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards in New York on Tuesday.

The supermodel, 33 – who recently posed nude for a bathroom selfie – joined other stars at the glitzy event held at the Museum of Modern Art, such as Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek.

Ratajkowski wore a sleeveless, white mini dress with black printed lettering on the material from JW Anderson’s Spring 2025 collection.

The print on the fabric is an excerpt from the book entitled Art, by Clive Bell, which was published over 100 years ago in 1914.

Emily presented the Innovator Award to singer Charli

During the ceremony, the Gone Girl actress explained, according to WSJ, “I love Jonathan, and I just saw this dress as it was coming down the runway and thought, ‘I want to wear that.'”

While walking the red carpet at the event, the mother-of-one also donned a pair of black open-toed heels to match the color scheme of the look.

The star’s dark brown locks were parted in the middle and flowed effortlessly down her shoulders in light waves.

Emily opted for minimal accessories to allow the outfit to be the center of attention, adding a pair of statement rings on her right hand, as well as small, silver glittering earrings.

The model’s makeup was glamorous for the night and consisted of a coat of mascara on her lashes and a light shadow around her eyes.

A warm blush was added to further accentuate her cheekbones, while a nude, satin shade was worn on her lips.

While you’re talking to Nylon Earlier this year, in February, Emily opened up about her own “beauty philosophy.”

“Beauty and fashion were so intimidating to me for so long, and it felt stressful to get ready.”

She added, “The trick for me is figuring out what works for me and what makes me feel good.”

“Every time I get ready, I take a moment to ask, ‘What kind of woman do I want to feel like tonight?’ It should all be fun and an expression of who you are. And I think it’s so important to find what works for you and stick with it.”

Ratajkowski struck several poses upon arriving at the venue on Tuesday and joined other celebrities, including Ariana Grande, at the ceremony.

WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Awards “recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more,” according to the official website.

The event is also described as “a gathering of ambitious, forward-looking minds whose originality has led to meaningful change and provides inspiration to others.”

In addition to Charli XCX, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, Tim Cook and Jon M. Chu were among those honored.

Emily was later spotted joining Charli XCX on the red carpet as they stopped to take a few memorable snaps together.

Ahead of the ceremony, the model has also been active on social media and recently took to her main Instagram page to share photos as she enjoyed herself at home.

Ratajkowski uploaded a mirror selfie as she posed nude while standing in a bathtub in a blue tiled bathroom.

She also took close-up selfies to show off her glowing skin as she lay on a comfy bed.

In the caption of the post, the My Body author simply wrote “home era” to her followers.

Emily has been busy and put on a stylish show while visiting the H&M & New York Brings Fashion and Music to Mercer Street event in New York earlier this month.

She embraced her fall style in a long-sleeved gray knit dress that clung to her body and fell to her ankles.

The former Nickelodeon star completed the look by donning a pair of black heeled boots.

When she’s not attending events or in front of the camera, Ratajkowski focuses on raising son Sylvester Apollo Bear, three, whom she shares with ex Sebastian Bear-McClard.