Proving that I have actually done some real work this month, I only just now stumbled upon this gallery of paparazzi shots of True Blood‘s Alexander Skarsgard arriving at LAX Airport on August 3. The first slide (pictured, left), I’d seen online, solo, last week when I was doing some “research,” and I promptly made it my desktop photo (then cleaned up said desktop so I would have an unobstructed view ). Cut to me clicking through the gallery, getting to the full body shots, and discovering that underneath that truly stellar shirt HIS JEANS ARE ROLLED. I know it serves me right for objectifying him, repeatedly, but ROLLED JEANS?
I was willing to suffer, quietly, until I emailed the link to a handful of people and got responses back like:
“Rolled jeans are hep in LA. I have held out so far but fear I may cave.”
“They do the roll in Europe, too. Was especially struck by it in Barcelona last fall. “
“I knew, Mandi, and I didn’t say anything. Sorry… I didn’t want to ruin it for you.”
To show that I am not a fairweather fan* (and because I’m fairly certain that Eric will not have rolled that fine suit he’s wearing in this Sunday’s True Blood), I would like to try to understand this alleged fashion trend that I thought we stopped Katie Holmes from popularizing. Anyone care to explain why ankles need to breathe? Or, would you like to join me in just saying noooooooooo?
* I have, however, changed my desktop to a photo of my eight-month-old niece riding her rocking cow in a classic onesie.
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Photo Credit: Fame Pictures
Um, he’s European? I was kinda shocked when I saw the rolled jeans too, but honestly, who cares? Dude’s hotter than the fire of a thousand suns. There is little I’m not willing to forgive when it comes to Alex. Bring on the rolled jeans!
I agree – he can wear whatever he wants…
Who gives a crud about the jeans, dude stole my mom’s blouse.
“Dude’s hotter than the fire of a thousand suns” omg, that’s funny… I almost choked on my cereal…haha
European? How about gay? Too hot 4 wordz-uh.
It’s fine. Comes in handy if you come upon a puddle unexpectedly.
when did EW become People magazine
Alexander is so HOT he can wear whatever he wants the way he wants, he can do no wrong.
Hotter than the fire of a thousand suns……Oh, yeah!! Rolled jeans??? Forgiven……
The rolled jeans are heinous. It is now proven that Alexander Skarsgard cannot pull off quite everything. On the other hand, I would be happy to help him take those pants off. Wait, I meant….exactly that. Never mind. Your niece is a sweetheart though.
But Mandi, this just gives us the opportunity to objectify his ankles.
I second this comment. At least he’s not wearing crocs. When will America get over them?
at least they ain’t no cankles! right on brotha main!
My theory about the rolled jeans, Mandi, is that it’s part of this whole 80′s resurgence. At least he wasn’t wearing acid-washed – thank goodness for small mercies, right?!?
he looks hot. case closed.
Not a good look, but not a FAIL either.
I think the eight month old niece beats Skarsgard and his ankles!
someone’s been following the sartorialist
My thoughts exactly. I like edgy/quirky fashion, so I don’t mind (and maybe even like) this look. Actually, my only beef is with those bulky, 90s-in-a-bad-way shoes. Yuck. On the other hand, Alex is prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good looking… enough to ensure I’m not looking at his shoes.
The shoes are way worse then the jeans.
Go “curb” afficiannado!
He’s still soooo ridiculously beautiful, rolled jeans and all.
he’s European….and hot…all is forgiven:)
I think they look great, but then again I’m from the old world and doing the same thing, so…
$5 says that this will be your new desktop:
http://skarsgardfans.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/ericepi11.jpg
Okay, I owe you $5, at least. And… isn’t this a sign that he isn’t gay? Shouldn’t we be happy?
Well, he is European so it makes since he would dress in a way that is hot overseas. What’s funny is the insinuation that because he dressed in a way you don’t approve of you may revoke your fan status. Wow.
My thoughts exactly. Alexander is a talented, funny, intelligent, and sweet man whose fashion choices don’t really matter to me. His clothing will only become an issue if he begins shedding it in public.
Ed Westwick was rocking some rolled jeans about a week later so I figured it was some Euro thing I just had to live with.
My first thought was “wow he looks like his dad” and the second was “not sure what’s worse the rolled jeans and white trainers or the fact that I don’t care”. Point being the man is still so very hot.