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Scandinavia is annoyingly perfect. Most of its five countries place top 10 in the happiest places to live–and the Swedes in particular can boast that they recycle 99% of locally produced waste and have the least air pollution in all of Europe.
Stockholm-born actor Alexander Skarsgård has also become a testament to the region’s quest for excellence, furthering the stereotype that all Swedes are blond, blue-eyed, tall, and unnaturally good looking. The
True Blood star’s most sought-after quality, though? His style: He embodies the Scandi ethos that minimalism is king, shunning throwaway trends and logos in favor of timeless staples like wool peacoats, houndstooth blazers, and Chelsea boots.
We caught up with the man himself to uncover his effortless fashion secrets and how we can adopt them into our own lives.
Suited & Desert Booted
You normally associate Hollywood A-listers with the archetypal combo of tuxedo and dress shoes, but Alex feels more at home in a soft linen suit that sees him ditching the tie, teamed with a classic pair of desert boots.
Alex on suits:
“Comfort is very important to me. I just can’t wear it if I’m not comfortable. Style is about radiating confidence, so if you’re insecure, it shows. With this suit I feel I can relax because the more wrinkled it gets, the better it looks–you don’t have to keep it pristine. It’s a suit you can wear for mid-summer, get drunk in a field and wake up the next morning and it looks even better than it did the night before.”
On desert boots:
“I bought my first desert boots when I was a teenager and they were the most comfortable shoes ever. I think I gravitate towards originality and brands that go their own way, like
Clarks. I’m allergic to trends and brands that feel derivative of another brand, because when one starts to do something they all follow.”
Stereotypically Scandi
The simple grey marl roll-neck sweater and mahogany leather boots, the gothic structures in the background, the crisp blue sky–throw some meatballs into the mix and you’ve got the most Nordic image of all time.
On Scandi style:
“I’m a fan of minimalism, and when it comes to architecture, design and fashion, Sweden keeps it minimalistic and very humble in a way that’s similar to the Japanese. When I go back home to Stockholm it’s shocking; I feel like I’m in a fashion show because everyone is so aware of how well put-together their outfits are.”
https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a28982095/alexander-skarsgard-style-guide/
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