Alexander Skarsgård has never been one to play it safe on the red carpet, but his latest appearance has left fans divided over just how far his fashion choices can go. The Swedish actor arrived at the London screening of Wicker in a head-turning gold outfit, only for his unusual footwear to steal the spotlight.
The transparent shoes drew attention online, with some fans questioning the practicality of the design and others applauding his willingness to experiment. From jokes about sweaty feet to declarations that he could pull off anything, the reactions showed that Skarsgård's latest fashion gamble had certainly got people talking.
The Gold Suit's Unexpected Finishing Touch
Skarsgård attended the Wicker screening at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on Thursday, 8 October, wearing a metallic gold Saint Laurent suit without a shirt underneath. The gleaming two-piece gave his appearance a bold, almost futuristic feel, while his bare chest added to the dramatic effect.
However, it was his footwear that attracted the most attention. The actor paired the statement suit with transparent, lace-up PVC Oxford shoes by Saint Laurent, leaving his bare feet fully visible. The unusual design created the illusion that he was almost barefoot while still wearing formal shoes.
The footwear comes from the brand's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear collection. The clear shoes had already made waves after creative director Anthony Vaccarello presented them in June 2026.
Their appearance on Skarsgård's red carpet look brought the avant-garde design to a wider audience. However, the transparent material also prompted questions about comfort, with online commenters joking about sweat, condensation and odour.
Lend him some shoes, he’s getting married in the morning. Alexander Skarsgård shines at the London premiere of WICKER at #LFF. In theaters October 23. pic.twitter.com/eAOuAzGnsU
— Wicker Movie (@wickermovie) October 8, 2026
Fans Are Divided Over His Footwear
The see-through shoes sparked a mixture of disbelief, amusement and admiration across social media. Some fans appeared convinced that Skarsgård was deliberately testing the limits of red carpet fashion.
One commenter wrote: 'I swear he's screwing with us. He will wear anything'. Another pleaded: 'Take these stupid shoes away from him please 😂'.
Others expressed disgust at the unusual footwear, with one person reacting: 'New ick unlocked 🤢'. Another fan joked about the potential discomfort of wearing transparent shoes, writing: 'I bet he's slipping and sliding around in them because of the condensation', imagining the practical problems the design might cause.
Not everyone was against the look, though. 'I love how weird he is!' one admirer declared, while another insisted: 'Only he can dress like that and still look Hot!!'
alexander skarsgard KNOWS how to do press tour outfits pic.twitter.com/UqItMlSVDM
— Sarah | fan account (@cloiskryptonite) October 8, 2026
Skarsgård's History of Daring Red Carpet Looks
The actor's transparent shoes are hardly his first attempt at challenging conventional menswear. Skarsgård has built a reputation for choosing daring outfits that attract attention well beyond the events he attends.
At the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, he made headlines with a pantsless look featuring a long shirt and boots, challenging traditional red carpet dress codes. In May 2025, he continued pushing boundaries at the Cannes Film Festival, wearing thigh-high leather boots as part of a provocative outfit for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme.
Later that October, he attended the Pillion headline gala at the BFI London Film Festival in a white, backless halterneck shirt by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, paired with fitted leather trousers and chunky Jimmy Choo boots. The outfit embraced the film's BDSM-themed subject matter through its leather details and revealing silhouette.
In January 2026, Skarsgård took a similarly unconventional approach to footwear at the Sundance Film Festival. While promoting The Moment, he wore studded Valentino flip-flops despite the winter setting in Utah.
Therefore, Skarsgård's latest Saint Laurent shoes continue a pattern of playful, boundary-pushing fashion choices that have become a recognisable part of his public appearances. His latest fashion moment comes as he promotes Wicker, a fantasy romantic comedy starring Olivia Colman, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki.
