Alexander Skarsgård Wears Clear PVC Saint Laurent Oxfords at BFI London Film Festival

At a BFI London Film Festival screening for his new fantasy rom-com Wicker, Alexander Skarsgård wore a golden two-piece Saint Laurent suit without a shirt, but his pointed clear PVC lace-up oxfords—worn sockless—drew the most attention. The shoes, first shown on Saint Laurent's spring 2027 menswear runway, expose the wearer's bare feet entirely. Skarsgård, known for bold red-carpet choices such as leather-daddy looks and full leather wader boots at Cannes while promoting Pillion, chose to wear the polarizing footwear without socks, and observers noted his well-manicured toes. When the shoes debuted on the runway, reactions included concerns about sweat and fogging; one user wrote, "I can already smell the foot sweat." The article argues such designs are meant for viral moments rather than practicality, comparing them to Chanel barefoot sandals worn by Margaret Qualley. It praises celebrities confident enough to wear risky accessories, suggesting a kooky shoe is preferable to boring ones. The outfit coincided with Saint Laurent's recent gilded womenswear show in Paris.