Alexander Skarsgård landed on Vogue’s best-dressed list thanks to his unwavering dedication to bold, unconventional fashion. Now promoting The Moment as Charli XCX’s right-hand brat, Skarsgård stayed true to his subversive style by bringing a completely inappropriate—yet somehow incredibly sexy—shoe to the Sundance Film Festival.
For the premiere, he wore a full look from Valentino’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection. On top, everything appeared sleek and just the right amount of offbeat for the red carpet: an oversized beige trench coat, a mustard and khaki paneled track jacket layered over a shirt and floral tie, and flowing pleated suit trousers. But despite the snowy Utah setting, Skarsgård chose to complete the outfit with studded thong-style Valentino flip-flops, sporting an on-trend barefoot pedicure as well.
While promoting his BDSM biker film Pillion, the Swedish actor and his stylist Harry Lambert fully embraced his provocative and playful fashion instincts. At the BFI London Film Festival, he elevated the leather daddy aesthetic in a full look from Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s Fall 2025 collection: a white backless halterneck top with a skinny leather tie, tight lace-up leather pants, and chunky round-toe Jimmy Choo boots. At Cannes, he brought kinky boots paired with a cheeky vintage graphic tee featuring a boot-licking design. And on the British daytime show Lorraine, he flashed cheeky short-shorts and socks from S.S. Daly, giving a playful twirl and curtsey.
It seems this bold vibe is only getting started—and thank goodness. A little fun and freakiness amid the sea of Old Hollywood glamour and repetitive full looks is very much needed.
In the meta pop mockumentary The Moment, directed by Aidan Zamiri and co-starring Charli XCX (one of Skarsgård’s favorite musicians), he plays the haughty, slightly clueless director.
Chief brat, resident red-carpet fashion rebel, true commitment to the bit: Alexander Skarsgård, you’ll always be the moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beginner General Questions
Q Wait Alexander Skarsgrd wore flipflops to Sundance
A Yes In January 2023 he was famously photographed at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah wearing casual flipflops with his winter coat and beanie despite the snow
Q Why is this such a big deal
A Sundance is a major stylish film festival where celebrities are usually dressed in highfashion winter wear His choice was a surprising and refreshing break from the norm showing a laidback practical side
Q Werent his feet freezing
A Almost certainly Park City in January has an average high of 30F He later joked about it implying it wasnt the most comfortable choice but he seemed unbothered
Q What kind of flipflops were they
A They were a simple classic pair of black rubber flipflops often compared to the generic drugstore kindnot a designer brand
Advanced Enthusiast Questions
Q Was this a calculated fashion statement or just him being practical
A With Skarsgrd its likely a mix Hes known for his effortless nonchalant style It read as authenticprioritizing quick comfort between events over red carpet posturing It became a statement precisely because it wasnt trying to be one
Q How does this fit into his overall style persona
A Perfectly He often blends high and low fashion pairing tailored suits with casual tees or sneakers The flipflop incident is an extreme example of his confidence and rejection of fussy celebrity dressing codes
Q Did he get any backlash from fashion critics
A Surprisingly very little Most reactions were amused and positive It was seen as charming relatable and a power move that said Im here for the films not just the outfit
Q Has this started a trend or influenced festival fashion
A Not a literal trend but it reinforced the growing trend