In Firebrand, Alicia Vikander portrays Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife, who battles for her survival.
Throughout the film, she dons elaborate Tudor clothing, emphasizing her status as the queen consort. However, for the promotional tour of the Tudor-set movie, Alicia takes a different approach, making striking appearances in chic, contemporary dresses.
Alicia Vikander promotes the historical drama Firebrand during the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei / Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Firebrand: The Story of Katherine Parr, the Wife Who Survived
Firebrand takes place during the Tudor era and centers on Katherine Parr, who unwillingly consents to marry King Henry VIII of Tudor England. Doing so puts her in danger as Henry VIII’s previous wives have been banished from court or beheaded.
As Henry launches a war on France, Katherine assumes the role of regent. She hopes to convert the kingdom and Catholic Henry VIII to Protestantism amidst the rise in Protestant arrests and killings during that time. When Henry returns, his court tries to incite him against Katherine as they see her as a threat. Although an arrest is made, she makes amends with Henry by pleading for his pardon.
Jude Law and Alicia Vikander star as Henry VIII and Katherine Parr in the historical drama Firebrand (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Firebrand describes the dangers of being a female royal during that time. Directed by Karim Aïnouz, Firebrand premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and is set for a US theatrical release on Friday, June 14.
Dazzling in Louis Vuitton Floral Ruffled Gown
Alicia Vikander has become a staple in many of Louis Vuitton’s campaigns, having been named ambassador for the house since 2015. For most of her red-carpet appearances, she consistently dons custom Louis Vuitton. Hence, her LV ensemble for the Firebrand premiere didn’t surprise me.
What’s unusual was her decision to forgo a bespoke dress in favor of one straight off Louis Vuitton’s Resort 2025 runway, unveiled in Barcelona just three weeks ago. Still, she looked stunning in the sparkling maxi dress, perfectly capturing her usually sophisticated, romantic style.
I was enthralled with the Tomb Raider star’s enchanting outfit when she showed up at the BMCC Theater for the Tribeca premiere of her latest film. The dazzling metallic sequins, crystals, and colorful floral embroidery mesmerized me; her complexion appeared even more luminous against the shimmering dress.
Alicia Vikander attends Firebrand’s Tribeca Film Festival screening at the BMCC Theater in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
I like how the flamboyant silhouette looks on the Ex Machina star. It has been slightly altered with a cinched, high waist to accentuate Vikander’s figure while keeping the original plunging scoop-neck bodice to show a glimpse of her cleavage. The lower part of the dress is a maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit and whimsical ruffle trims that wonderfully echo Nicolas Ghesquière’s aesthetic.
The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2025 collection infuses Ghesquière’s unique style with Spanish flair. It boasts “architectural volumes and fluid draping,” with dramatic ruffles that add a Spanish accent to the designs.
Alicia Vikander stuns in a glittery Louis Vuitton Resort 2025 dress featuring a scoop neck, ruffle trims, and a thigh-high slit (Credit: INSTARimages)
Enchanting Metallic Accessories
If my outfit looked this amazing, I wouldn’t dare wear anything extravagant for accessories. Michael Fassbender’s wife wore gold earrings and a thin bracelet from the house’s Volt collection. The bracelets feature the Maison’s initials, split and intertwined to form the electrifying LV Volt design.
The Anna Karenina actress, however, did accentuate the ensemble’s surreal flair with a UFO-shaped purse. Launched in 2019, the Louis Vuitton “Toupie” is Ghesquière’s reimagined minaudière bag, featuring a pointed top and bottom with a chain handle.
Alicia Vikander enhances her ensemble’s whimsical look with Louis Vuitton’s silver Toupie UFO-shaped bag (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
I’m glad Vikander carried the silver version instead of the classic monogram canvas, as it complemented her sparkling dress and silver heels, probably also from Louis Vuitton.
These sandals have strappy uppers with open square toes and are fastened to her ankles with slim buckled straps. Roughly four-inch-high towering stiletto heels enhanced Alicia’s remarkable 5’6” height.
Alicia Vikander completes her sparkling outfit with strappy silver heels with open toes and ankle straps (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Effortless, Sultry Glam
Christopher Naselli gave the award-winning actress an effortless, fresh appearance by styling her hair in tousled waves with a middle parting.
Kelly Cornwell, meanwhile, gave Vikander a neutral glam. Her lips and cheeks were painted nude, and her sultry eyes were accentuated with mascara and brown smoky eyeshadow.
Alicia Vikander keeps her glam simple, wearing her hair in tousled waves and highlighting her lovely face with neutral makeup (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Leggy in Loewe Trapeze Mini Dress
Alicia put on yet another leggy display during her visit to NBC News the day before.
She opted for a modern look, featuring the “Trapeze” sleeveless dress by Loewe. Though it appears simple in navy blue, its design by the renowned Spanish label ensures it stands out.
The dress’s unique shape is its main attraction. The subtle pleats enhance the intriguing tent silhouette, giving it a breezy, effortless vibe. The thigh-grazing hem and scoop neck with rib-knit stretch underlay add a flirtatious yet charming touch to the overall design.
This cotton dress, which I believe is ideal for summer, is available for $2,100 at Mytheresa and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Alicia Vikander heads to NBC News in a blue Loewe tent-shaped mini-dress to discuss Firebrand (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Playful Accessories
The dress’s understated hue makes it the ideal canvas for fun accessories, and I love Vikander’s choice of statement white earrings and heels.
Loewe has become synonymous with bizarre heels; remember Zendaya’s tennis ball pumps or the label’s entire collection of weird shoes that went viral?
Without a doubt, Alicia’s Loewe shoes belong on the list. They are the house’s “Toy” pumps with wide square toes and redesigned with red rose heels.
She was carrying a $3,450 Louis Vuitton Camera Box bag, but my attention instantly gravitated toward her stunning shoes.
Alicia Vikander teams her plain but modern mini-dress with whimsical white Loewe pumps featuring red rose heels (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)