There is no doubt that Charli XCX has always had an edgier style throughout her career, and recently, the three-time Grammy award winner has definitely leaned into the ‘Brat’ aesthetic since her album drop last year.
From the grunge and alternative outfits to the bright colour ensembles, here are our top picks for the best looks of her career so far.
Met Gala 2024
It’s important to mention two of Charli XCX’s most iconic Met Gala looks, as not only are they both distinctive to her, but they are also a perfect contrast of each other.
Back in 2024, the ‘360’ hitmaker sported a bright white gown by Marni that featured sparkling rhinestones and glass beads, with a punky twist. Designed by Francesco Risso, the stunning gown was created from patchworked vintage t-shirts from the 50s and 70s and Hand-sewn by fifteen seamstresses at the Marni atelier in Milan.
The dress fit perfectly with the event’s theme of Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion while also managing to stay true to the singer’s slightly alternative personality and presence. To balance out the look, XCX opted for a dark lipstick and a unique spiky hairstyle. Her accessories consisted of a matching Marni leather bag with the same embroidered gemstones as her dress and a dazzling tourmaline ring from the brand Dyne.
Met Gala 2025
Earlier this year, XCX traded in the bright white look of her 2024 Met Gala look for something with a much more gothic style. She rocked an all-black ensemble by Ann Demeulemeester, designed by the brand’s current creative director, Stefano Gallici. The look was comprised of a fitted blazer, with a feathered open back waistcoat, a pair of micro-shorts underneath a see-through silk chiffon train lined with feathers and a pair of thigh-high leather boots.
She accessorised with large black feather earcuffs along with a pair of graphic diamond earrings and diamond rings from Bucherer Fine Jewellery. According to XCX, the look reimagined a three-piece tailored set that “pays tribute to the self-expression of dandyism”.
Gallici’s work focuses on contrast and the importance of silhouette and eccentricity, which perfectly aligns with the pop star.
Cannes Film Festival 2025
Charli XCX surprised both fans and the media at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by embracing a softer, more glamorous aesthetic.
The singer walked the red carpet at the Kering Women In Motion Awards and Cannes Film Festival Presidential Dinner in a custom lilac Saint Laurent dress, designed by Anthony Vaccarello. The dress featured a daring, deep plunging V-neck with sheer accents which flowed to the ground. Draped elegantly around her shoulders, she sported an oversized feathered boa in the same lilac tone.
As for accessories, XCX opted for a pair of dainty drop diamond earrings from Boucheron.
BRIT Awards 2025
While attending this year’s BRIT Awards – where she won five trophies for her album ‘Brat’ – XCX embraced her provocative style once again.
She opted for a sheer dress from Dilara Findikoglu’s Fall 2025 collection, which allowed her her nude corset and black underwear to show underneath. For a touch of sparkle, the singer opted for a pair of Vela French-cut Pavé diamond drop earrings from the brand Hearts on Fire, and finished her look with a simple pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps.
Grammy Awards 2025
The popstar scooped three gongs at this year’s Grammy awards, as well as a lot of media attention for her light grey Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown, designed by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
The cinched and corseted tulle dress was inspired by one of the “Le Naufrage” looks from the Jean Paul Gaultier show, which took place only a week before the annual award ceremony. In order to fit Charli’s style, the colour was shifted from a bright white to a stunning silver-grey, and she added a pair of open-toed gladiator boots for a touch of edginess.
She once again accessorised with Bucherer Fine Jewellery, sporting yellow diamond rings and a pair of the maker’s Baguette Love Collection earrings.
Variety Awards 2024
The ‘Girl, So Confusing’ singer appeared at the Variety Awards in December 2024 wearing a daring see-through Saint Laurent dress by Anthony Vaccarello, which she paired with YSL’s plexiglass Vicky Miniaudiere purse and Emmanuel Tomasini pumps, and a handful of rings by LA-based jeweller, Spinelli Kilcollin.
Sweat Tour at Madison Square Garden 2024
XCX’s longstanding relationship with Saint Laurent saw her rock the French luxury brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection’s opening look while performing at Madison Square Garden during her co-headlining Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan.Her outfit consisted of an asymmetrical sheer tube dress paired with a low-waisted black belt and a feather-embroidered coat, accessorised with a signature pair of classic black sunglasses. The iconic night saw her perform ‘Girl, So Confusing’ with suprise guest-star Lorde, who appeared inn a sleek all-black Saint Laurent outfit taken from the closing look of the same collection.
In other Charli XCX news, the popstar stood out in custom Alexander McQueen at Glastonbury 2025.
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