Charli XCX Drops High‑Fashion 'SS26' Video and Pre‑Show
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- Charli XCX released the song and high‑fashion video “SS26,” featuring runway footage and behind‑the‑scenes looks.
- Charli XCX pre‑released a 30‑minute “Pre Show” on YouTube, trying on outfits and showcasing designers such as Zadig & Voltaire and Lou de Bètoly.
- Charli XCX teased “SS26” on Substack by posting its lyrics on Monday and shared a social‑media flyer inviting fans to a presentation directed by Torso.
- SS26 was co‑written and co‑produced by A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, continuing the partnership from her earlier “Rock Music” track.
- Charli XCX discussed a possible shift toward rock in a British Vogue interview, quoting “I think the dancefloor is dead” and noting she likes to “flip the form.”
- Charli XCX posted behind‑the‑scenes footage from the “Rock Music” recording session, humorously noting the song’s title is not actually rock music.
Why it matters: The launch gives Charli XCX a fresh visual and musical hook that reinforces her evolving brand, while giving designers such as Zadig & Voltaire and Lou de Bètoly high‑profile exposure to her global fanbase, and offers fans immediate access to new material ahead of her upcoming seventh album.
