PILLION HAS US IN A MOOD. THE HARRY LIGHTON PICTURE STARRING ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD AS A DOMINANT S&M ENTHUSIAST HAS AWAKENED SOMETHING PRIMAL. EVEN IF, TO BE COMPLETELY HONEST, THE RABBIT HOLE THE MOVIE SENT US INTO HAD ITS GATES BUSTED OPEN WAY BEFORE ITS PREMIERE.
THE PRESS TOUR FOR THE FILM HAS SEEN THE SWEDISH HUNKY ACTOR PROPPED UP AS BDSM KEN. FROM SAINT LAURENT BOOTS TO TOM OF FINLAND VINTAGE TEES, HARRY LAMBERT’S STYLING HAS BEEN QUENCHING OUR THIRST. IT’S ACTUALLY NOT JUST DESIRABLE, IT’S ACHIEVABLE. WITH A LITTLE HELP, EVERY OUTFIT CAN BE AS DRENCHED IN ELUSIVE FETISHISM AS THE ACTOR’S SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS.
HERE, WE SUGGEST AN EDIT – ONE THAT WE’LL PRETEND IS MORE THAN JUST A PERSONAL WISHLIST. WHETHER YOU’RE DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE HAIR-RAISING WATERS OF KINK OR LOOKING TO SUGGEST TO YOUR BOYFRIEND THAT HE’LL BE SLEEPING ON THE RUG FROM NOW ON, THESE ARE THE SEXY ESSENTIALS.
YSL Joe Boots
Now, this is an obvious choice. Robert Mapplethorpe himself inspired Anthony Vaccarello for a pair of boots that fit as much in the office as they do the darkroom – the definition of a transitional piece. With three options available, we suggest the thigh-high iteration.
Zadig & Voltaire Leather Trousers
A true staple in any leather aficionado's closet (as seen on Skarsgård in pretty much every stop of the Pillion press tour), a pair of leather trousers is an undeniable must. The only rule of thumb is to find one with soft buttery leather, like the Zadig & Voltaire ones. We recommend going a size up since leather is a more restrictive material — unless you’re into that sort of thing. No kink shaming here.
McQueen Harness
Harnesses get a bad reputation. The uniform of circuit queens, this lovely piece gets associated with the worst of us. Let McQueen be the guiding light out of this dark hole. This iteration of a harness is refined – less White Party, more Financial District.
Acne Studios Pouch
A small bag has one hundred uses, even if only one comes to mind. A must for any kind of event – especially a fun one! Acne Studio’s Camera Clip is originally meant for AirPods, but we can think of something else…
Valentino Leather Cap
The Tom of Finland appeal is undeniable. The artist's imagination, where authority is made erotic, plagues the wet dreams of most homos. If full leather gear is not (yet) the goal, a nice leather cap can act as an experiment. If it makes you feel stylish, you’d be correct. If it makes you feel powerful, buckle up.
LGN Sheer Briefs
There’s something about seeing what you’re about to get. The allure of sheer underwear is universal. Here, Louis Gabriel Nouchi, the undefeated king of underwear, perfects it.
Courrèges Biker Jacket
Can’t beat a tried and true leather jacket. Courrèges’ version of the classic moto jacket has softer edges. It doesn’t hold the same intensity as the one Skarsgård walks around in for the majority of Pillion, but it replaces it with something maybe even more appealing: suggestion.
Our Legacy Choker
If Pillion left you with the need to carry a heavy chain around your neck, this one is for you. It serves a similar purpose, but doesn’t require a key holder, so it’s free to use – no matter your marital status.
Prada Jumper
The whole adage isn’t true. Even the sluttiest of us suffer from the cold that winter inevitably brings. How can one show appreciation for kink when warmth has to be a concern? Prada is, as in most cases, the answer. Straight from the Fall/Winter 25 runway, this ball and chain jumper is undeniably hot.
DSquared2 x Magliano Belt
Sometimes you have to spell the truth out. This belt is made for those of us who just want to get to the point. Created in collaboration with Magliano for DSquared2’s 20th anniversary show, this embossed buckle belt leaves no room for miscommunication.
Words by Pedro Vasconcelos
Edit by Martin Onufrowicz
