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Charli XCX Drops Punk-Inspired Converse Collab That Screams BRAT Energy
Charli XCX is stomping into fashion with serious attitude. The pop provocateur has officially teamed up with Converse to launch a limited-edition line of customizable shoes that blend punk chaos with DIY couture. In true BRAT fashion, its messy, bold, and unapologetically Charli.The Von dutch singer revealed the capsule on Instagram, showcasing multiple designs that instantly feel like must-haves for every party girl, or brat, on the go.Introducing BRAT-core FootwearFor her first look, Charli serves angelic-meets-anarchic energy. She sports a frilly white tank and skirt set, exuding early-2000s innocence, but the shoes steal the show. Her custom Converse high-tops are intentionally distressed in a faded gray-white hue, with heavy scuffing and tears. Scribbled on the sole? One powerful four-letter word: BRAT, a tribute to her critically acclaimed, era-defining album.These are not your average fresh-out-the-box kicks. Theyre battle-worn, rebellious, and ready for the pit (or the dancefloor).Party Girl EssentialsCharlis second look leans into laid-back cool. She pairs a gauzy white T-shirt dress with high-top Converse in a charcoal shade, this time bearing the phrase PARTY GIRL across the soles. Its the kind of shoe built for long nights and louder musicpractical, stylish, and not afraid to get a little dirty.Ive always worn Converse, Charli told NYLON. I have an old pair of Converse that I got, God, I dont even know, 10 years ago that have holes in them, and I love wearing them. Its a classic, timeless shoe I love pairing it with a classic item, whether that is a classic leather jacket or so mething that is a staple piece that doesnt follow any type of trend cycle.Customizable ChaosThis isnt just a drop, its a playground. Fans can build their own Charli-approved sneaker by swapping out colors, swapping text on the soles and sides, and choosing from hues like brown rice, gray lilac, and blue flower. Every pair comes with a lock-and-key charm on the heel tab for that extra touch of bratty flair.Charli said the inspiration came from her deep-rooted love of Converse and desire to leave a personal stamp on something timeless. Its always reliable and always there. I have a few items like that in my wardrobe and I wanted to have my own shoe. I wanted to make it more about me. Obviously.Designed with BRAT DNAThe sneakers are more than just merch, theyre an extension of Charlis BRAT aesthetic. Subtle but powerful design details carry the chaotic spirit of the album, including the placement of slogans on the soles rather than the sides.Its a continuation of the language of BRAT, she explained. The whole beginning of the campaign was following the Brat ethos: having a private Instagram, leaving hints, not putting something totally in your face.She continued, With the design of the shoe the fact that it is on the sole, its this hidden little thing. I like that the logo is being walked through the dark; that feels very inherently Brat. Theres an element of destruction to the placement, which I really like.Mark Your CalendarThe Charli XCX x Converse collab officially drops Tuesday, Aug. 5, but dont drag your feet, its only available for three days. After that, the BRAT dream shoes vanish just as mysteriously as they arrived.Source
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