Alexander Skarsgård's Backless Top and Tight Leather Pants Are Straight Out of #SmutTok


For Alexander Skarsgård, embodying a character doesn't end when filming wraps. While promoting his upcoming kink-themed movie, Pillion, the Swedish actor wore a backless halter top and lace-up leather pants by Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Styled by Harry Lambert, who also works with Eddie Redmayne, Josh O'Connor, Emma Corrin, and others, Skarsgård completed the look with Jimmy Choo boots.
I don't know which side of TikTok you're on, but if you've ever encountered creators discussing spicy romance books—aka, #SmutTok—you know that this look is straight out of their wildest dreams. Not too many celebrities could pull off this outfit, but somehow, Skarsgård makes it look easy. On Lambert's Instagram, people are raving about this instantly viral look. "I love how he’s willing to try anything," one person said of Skarsgård. "I think I speak for us all when I say WOOF," another commented. Scroll down to see all the photos.
On Alexander Skarsgård: Ludovic de Saint Sernin shirt and pants; Jimmy Choo boots

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