It was a big night for Scandinavia at the 2026 Golden Globes, but the most triumphant moment of all arrived when Stellan Skarsgård claimed the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Sentimental Value. Yes, the speech, which kicked off with the 74-year-old Swedish icon admitting he thought he was “too old” for such an honour, was excellent, but so was the look. Skarsgård looked effortlessly dapper in a custom Zegna look that was part tuxedo, part suit, put together by his longtime stylist, Emine Sander.
“When dressing a man like Stellan, it’s so important not to lose ‘him’ in the styling,” says Sander. “We have been working together for two years and managed to set a great framework for what looks best on him.” The key is the silhouette, namely a “higher-waisted trouser with a wider leg” and “a jacket that shows a bit of waist”.
Then there’s the matter of nailing the overall vibe. To achieve the desired level of “effortlessness”, Sander swapped out the look’s original tuxedo jacket for a less formal velvet suit jacket and skipped the tie altogether. “This look had the perfect structured collar to go no tie,” notes Sander. To finish the look, he wore a gold Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades watch by Omega, its green dial adding a subtle glimmer of colour.
Skarsgård indeed looked cool and comfortable accepting his award. Rather than waste his precious moments thanking the cast and crew of Sentimental Value, which includes Vogue Scandinavia alumni Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (“They know I love them,” he said), Skarsgård playfully shouted out his famous children. “I’m playing a father who is a bad father,” he said. “My children have really taught me what a bad father is.”
The other big “thank you” in in Skarsgård’s speech went to his wife, Megan Everett-Skarsgård. “I’ve got to thank my wife,” he said. “She’s been amazing – a sort of brutal support, a tough lover and very educational.” Everett-Skarsgård was also styled by Sander in top-to-toe Swedish brands. The draped white top, with cinched waist, and elegant black skirt was custom-made by emerging brand LEONÍ. “LEONÍ is the perfect elegant Scandi brand for this occasion,” says Sander. “We had this custom made for her. The skirt might be the skirt of all skirts, suits all body types.” The look was completed with a diamond-encrusted link bracelet and statement earrings from Engelbert and a clutch by Susan Szatmary.
“We wanted to create a monumental silhouette, almost like a temple – building volume through gathered silk georgette and padded shoulders, contrasting with an elongating draped skirt to ground the form,” says LEONÍ designer Filippa Fuxe. “Seeing Megan and Stellan on the red carpet was really special. Megan has such a warm, luminous energy, and it really came through in the best way.”
Seeing Skarsgård on-stage remotely from Stockholm was a major moment for Sander, too. “I’ve been so exited about this look!,” she says. “We decided on this in November and Zegna had it made for him. Turned out exactly like I hoped!”