Custom Chuck Taylors Go ‘brat’ Mode in Charli XCX’s Converse Collab

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.