Charli XCX Paints a Bright Future for the Art of Pop
In the gallery of pop, Charli XCX is one of the most prodigious curators. The last three years have truly showcased Charli’s full potential as both artist and A&R: her pristine ear for forward-facing pop, as well as her ability to assemble the most unexpected collaborators—artists, producers, writers and creative directors—in order to create streaming-era smash hits.
She started with 2016’s glossy Sophie-assisted Vroom Vroom, before turning her sights to the space between R&B, electro and pop on 2017’s Number 1 Angel and Pop 2, experimental mixtapes that feature collaborations with a who’s who of diverse, emerging (and underrated) musicians: Kim Petras, Brooke Candy, Tove Lo, Uffie, CupcaKKe, Pabllo Vittar, MØ, and Carly Rae Jepsen, among others.
[Photo: Charli wears Top Levi's Vintage, Pants Adam Selman, Earrings Jennifer Fisher, Beret and shoes Dior]
Makeup Lilly Keys (Exclusive Artists) using Cle De Peau Beaute
Hair Sami Knight (Starworks Group)
Photo Assistants Carl Duquette and Alexandre Jaras
Stylist Assistants Kindall Almond, Shari Bisnaught, Olivia Typaldos
Location and Equipment Smashbox Studio
Catering City Kitchen