Charli XCX & Converse Reinvent the Chuck Taylor as the Ultimate Brat Statement

Lauren Williamson
Jul 25, 2025
2 min read

The Iconic Silhouette Gets a Scuffed-Up, Lyrical Makeover in Limited-Edition Collab

Last summer belonged to Bratz. This year, Charli xcx and Converse are arming the movement with its ultimate footwear manifesto. Dropping August 5, the collaboration transforms the Chuck Taylor All Star into a battle-worn, lyric-scrawled trophy that fans can customise and bedazzle with Brat-exclusive details and designs, handpicked by Charli herself.

Fresh from her wedding weekend, the hyperpop pioneer unveiled her “own partygirl shoe” via Instagram, honouring the Chucks she’s worn worldwide. Shot through Petra Collins’ dreamlike lens, the campaign imagery thrums with the same sweat-smeared, flashbulb-popped energy as Charli’s live shows.

These aren’t shoes designed to stay pristine. The collaboration elevates wear-and-tear to an art form: trompe-l’œil rips cascade like shredded VIP wristbands across the canvas, while sun-faded prints and intentionally distressed midsoles tell stories of endless nights. Even the laces bear the marks of experience, their washed-out hue suggesting countless dancefloor battles.

True to Charli’s hands-on creative approach, every element serves as both style statement and insider reference. The classic Chuck silhouette becomes a lyrical playground with ‘XCX’ and ‘365’ tags staking their claim alongside a bold ‘Party Girl’ license plate. Underfoot, outsoles declare allegiance with ‘BRAT’ or ‘PARTY GIRL’ stamped defiantly into the rubber. The pièce de résistance comes in the form of delicate heel charms, featuring a lock and key etched with ‘BRAT’, offering a subtle nod to her fan-cherished track ‘Unlock It’.

The collection delivers Charli’s signature dichotomy: stark monochrome options, alongside three subdued tonal offerings of Brown Rice, Winter Sky, and Bridal Rose.

The collaboration launches August 5 at 10am EDT via the converse website in the US, with Western Europe releases following at 10am CET. Mexican fans can access pre-built styles in White, Black, and Brown Rice beginning the same day at 10am EDT, while Australian devotees get their chance August 6 at 10am UTC+10.

More than footwear, this is a tangible piece of the Brat legacy designed to be lived in and scuffed up, capturing the beautiful chaos of being gloriously yourself.

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