Prepare your eyes and hearts because the Alexander Skarsgård, a human monument of genetics and cheekbones, is back! At the tender age of 48 (yeah, that’s right, still out here slaying the game), our favorite Swede has decided to bless us mere mortals with his presence in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2024 menswear campaign. And honestly? We’re just trying to survive.
The shoot, directed by Mert Alas—whose name alone sounds like he should be running a chic intergalactic fashion empire—was full of vibes. According to Alexander himself (yes, we’re on a first-name basis), “It was wonderful to reunite with the Calvin Klein team for this campaign,” which is Skarsgård-speak for, “I showed up, looked hot, and nailed it in like two takes.” He added that the shoot had great energy, which probably means someone was blasting a playlist of Swedish techno and essential oils were diffusing in the background. Classic Skarsgård.
Now, let’s talk fashion, shall we? Calvin Klein is serving us Fall 2024 realness with what can only be described as “clothes that make you look like you totally have your life together.” The campaign boasts dawn-to-dusk styling, which is marketing speak for “these outfits will make you look cool at 8 AM on your commute and at 10 PM when you’re grabbing overpriced cocktails.” The collection gives us minimalist perfection with new outerwear that screams, “I didn’t come to play, but I did come to slay.”
And let’s not forget the materials. Calvin Klein is flexing with “premium materials, strong tailoring, and fashion-forward silhouettes,” which in layman’s terms means: “If you can afford this stuff, you’ve probably figured out adulthood better than the rest of us.”
As for what Alexander’s wearing? Brace yourselves. This man is sporting the Refined Slim Blazer and Refined Slim Trousers, the kind of outfit that makes you wonder, “Could I pull that off?” Spoiler: probably not, but Skarsgård can. He’s also rocking a Lightweight Wool Button-Down Shirt—because why stop at looking good when you can also feel like a cozy millionaire? And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, he slips into a Suede Bomber Jacket, 90s Straight Jeans in black, and something called the Acetate Modified Rectangular Sunglasses, which probably give him laser vision or the ability to time-travel.
Oh, and let’s not forget Calvin Klein Studio, which Alexander also wears with casual perfection. The man put on a Long Sleeve Chunky Wool Sweater and Classic Camel Shirt, probably making him the only person on the planet who can make “chunky wool” look like something you need in your life immediately.
Alexander Skarsgård is out here looking like a flawless Nordic god while the rest of us shuffle around in last season’s sweats. Thanks, Calvin Klein, for reminding us that we will never, ever be this cool.