Custom Chuck Taylors Go ‘brat’ Mode in Charli XCX’s Converse Collab
Charli XCX is keeping brat Summer alive with a new Converse collab that puts full creative control in the hands of her fans — or as she calls them, Charli’s Angels. Titled the Custom Chuck Taylor All Star Charli XCX By You, the unisex high-top is part of Converse’s “By You” customization platform, offering fans a limited three-day window to design their own pair, infused with the chaos and charm of the Brat era.
Instead of a static, pre-built design, this release centers on personalization. Fans can choose from five curated base colors — “Black,” “White,” “Brown Rice,” “Winter Sky,” and Bridal Rose — but as with most things Charli, it’s the details that take center stage. Each pair comes with trompe-l’œil distressing: printed rips, faded discoloration, and laces washed out just enough to look like they’ve lived a few lives on tour. The vibe is worn-in, emotionally charged, and unmistakably bratty.
Customization goes deeper with heel license plates and interchangeable patches, nodding to fan-favorite themes and lyrics like “XCX,” “365,” “Angel,” and “Party Girl.” For those who know where to look, outsole graphic options offer the choice between brat or Party Girl prints — hidden touches that reward the in-the-know. A pair of lock-and-key heel charms, etched with “Brat,” references her Pop 2 cult classic “Unlock It,” while lime-green insoles deliver a final hit of Charli’s signature color story — subtle but unmistakable.
The result is a sneaker that feels as complex and curated as Charli herself — punk in attitude, pop in silhouette. It’s the perfect physical extension of Brat: messy but intentional, tough but romantic, vulnerable yet completely in control.
Available for just three days, the release offers fans a rare chance to create a piece of the Brat world. The pair will drop exclusively via the official Converse website on August 5 at 10 a.m., priced at $100 USD.
You may also like
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Sports Collection Channels the Inner Athlete
Louis Vuitton is bringing luxury to the athletic world with the global relaunch of its exclusive Mon
Get weird as PUMA links up with skateboard inspired RIPNDIP and Lord Nermal
The cat is out of the bag, as PUMA links up with Lord Nermal and his pals at RIPNDIP. The new collab
Demna’s Final Balenciaga Couture Collection Pursues “Perfection”
On Wednesday, Balenciaga unveiled Demna’s final collection in Paris, marking the end of the design

Post a comment