Alexander Skarsgård’s Chopova Lowena Skirt and Olivia Colman Portrait Steal the Spotlight at the Wicker LA Premiere

On the evening of October 20, 2026, at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles, Alexander Skarsgård arrived for the premiere of his new film Wicker in a look that instantly became one of the most talked-about red-carpet moments of the season. VRGyani News watched closely as the Swedish actor stepped onto the carpet in a custom ensemble by London label Chopova Lowena, pairing the brand’s signature carabiner kilt with a long-sleeve black top customized with a framed portrait of his co-star Olivia Colman. The choice felt both playful and intentional, continuing the actor’s recent habit of treating film press tours as personal fashion experiments while paying a literal tribute to his on-screen partner.

VRGyani News has followed Skarsgård’s evolving red-carpet language across the Wicker promotional circuit, from metallic gold Saint Laurent and transparent shoes in London to this folksy-punk statement in Los Angeles. The look, styled by Harry Lambert, marked the final major premiere before the film’s U.S. theatrical release on October 23. In interviews, Skarsgård explained he wanted something special for Colman, whom he described as someone he adores, and that the skirt was light, breezy, and comfortable on a warm Los Angeles night.

The Look in Detail: Chopova Lowena Meets Method Dressing

The centerpiece was a custom mid-length kilt in purple-and-green plaid, one of Chopova Lowena’s signature designs. Founded in 2017 by Central Saint Martins graduates Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena, the London brand is known for its fusion of Bulgarian folkloric references, rock-climbing hardware, and DIY punk energy. The skirt features a heavy leather belt studded with hardware, dozens of carabiners clipping the pleated fabric in place, and an asymmetrical color-block effect that splits the silhouette between softer purple tones and deeper green. Skarsgård finished the lower half with black socks and polished black leather shoes, a deliberate contrast that kept the look grounded rather than purely costume-like.

Above the waist, he wore a long-sleeve black jersey top from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, originally shown with a framed pigeon motif on the runway. For this appearance it was customized with a still of Colman as the Fisherwoman character from Wicker, set inside a decorative frame of black embellishments, buttons, and spiky detailing. The result was both graphic and intimate. VRGyani News notes that this kind of co-star portraiture is rare on the red carpet; most actors rely on matching colors or shared accessories. Here the gesture was literal and affectionate.

Context: The Wicker Press Tour and Skarsgård’s Fashion Turn

Wicker, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and based on Ursula Wills-Jones’s short story “The Wicker Husband,” stars Colman as an ostracized fisherwoman in a medieval-style village who commissions a weaver (Peter Dinklage) to create her a husband. Skarsgård plays the resulting sentient wicker man. The film’s tone is romantic, fantastical, and darkly comedic, which helps explain why the promotional looks have leaned into the strange and the handmade.

Earlier stops on the tour already signaled Skarsgård’s willingness to experiment. At the London premiere during the BFI London Film Festival he wore a metallic gold Saint Laurent suit with transparent vinyl lace-up shoes. He later appeared in a gray wig inspired by Colman’s hair color and, at one New York screening, in a shirt printed with the phrase “Lick my worm.” The Los Angeles premiere look continued that thread while shifting the geographic reference from French-designed tailoring to a British independent label with strong folkloric roots. The choice of Chopova Lowena also felt apt given the brand’s recent Spring/Summer 2027 collection, which drew on Slavic pre-Christian folklore and horror-figure characters.

Why the Moment Resonates

Celebrity style coverage often rewards either pure glamour or pure subversion. Skarsgård’s appearance managed both. The Chopova Lowena kilt has long been a favorite among fashion insiders and musicians (Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, and others have worn versions), yet it remains relatively uncommon on traditional Hollywood red carpets, especially on male actors. Seeing it paired with a custom portrait of an Oscar-winning co-star created a conversation that moved beyond “who designed it” into questions of method dressing, friendship, and the blurred line between promotion and personal expression.

For VRGyani News readers who follow the intersection of film and fashion, the look also illustrates how independent European labels continue to gain traction in American awards and premiere circuits. Chopova Lowena’s rise—from Central Saint Martins thesis work to BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund recognition and front-row placements at major shows—mirrors a broader interest in craft, hardware, and narrative clothing. Skarsgård’s decision to wear it at a major Los Angeles premiere gave the brand a high-visibility Hollywood moment without diluting its distinctive aesthetic.

The film itself opens in select U.S. theaters on October 23, 2026, with a wider expansion following. Whether audiences respond to its blend of fantasy and romance remains to be seen, but the promotional campaign has already succeeded in making the cast’s off-screen style part of the conversation.

Styling Notes and Broader Trends

Harry Lambert’s ongoing collaboration with Skarsgård has produced a series of memorable looks that prioritize character and humor over conventional suiting. The Los Angeles ensemble sits comfortably within that approach: the kilt supplies movement and visual interest, the portrait top supplies narrative, and the black accessories prevent the overall effect from tipping into pure novelty. It also aligns with a larger 2026 red-carpet conversation about gender-fluid silhouettes and the return of hardware and craft details that first appeared strongly during recent fashion weeks.

Readers looking to reference the spirit of the look without the custom portrait might explore Chopova Lowena’s existing kilt styles or similar hardware-forward skirts from other independent designers. The key elements—asymmetric plaid, carabiner detailing, and a structured belt—translate more easily into everyday or event dressing than a one-off printed shirt.

As Wicker reaches theaters, the image of Skarsgård standing beside Colman while literally wearing her portrait is likely to remain one of the more memorable stills from the campaign. It captures the film’s odd tenderness and the cast’s evident comfort with one another. For fans of both the actor and contemporary independent fashion, the premiere offered a rare combination of spectacle and specificity.

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