Charli XCX Sparks Online Debate With Converse Collab Tease: 'This Ain't It'

Charli XCX is once again proving she's that girl. This time, in a dreamy, desert-hued Instagram post announcing her latest fashion move, a new collaboration with Converse.

The alt-pop star revealed she's dropping her very own "Partygirl" shoe on August 5, sending fans into a frenzy with both excitement and confusion.

Draped in a lacy white ensemble and reclining on the sand, Charli struck a sultry pose while showing off the statement sneaker. But while the aesthetic screamed high-fashion grunge, not all fans were sold on the actual footwear.

"Love Charli and the music, but these ain't it," one commenter wrote bluntly.

Another joked, "Shoes that come with holes? I love you, Charli, but that's worse than jeans that come with holes."

"Are y'all seriously gonna pay $70+ for a pair of chucks that look like they're falling apart?" a third asked. "Just wear an old pair! The 'distressed' look comes natural with wear."

"So normal Converse just looks like it's been worn and damaged a bit," another Instagram user wrote in the comments section.

"Why the f-ck are y'all buying pre-distressed Converse for double the price???? Do it yourself ???" someone else suggested.

Yet the real firestorm in the comments wasn't about the shoes. It was about what wasn't posted. Several followers called out Charli for promoting a brand deal before acknowledging her recent wedding.

"A brand collab before posting about your own wedding, brat," one fan quipped. Another added, "You're not even going to say anything about your wedding? I didn't even know you were engaged or had a bf… but congrats girl."

The comments section continued to light up with excitement from fans and fellow celebs alike.

Rita Ora jumped in with, "Coz that's what cool girls do duh," while "The Hunger Games" actress Rachel Zegler said what everyone else was thinking. "Need."

Fans were just as enthusiastic. "Guess I'm getting a new pair of Converse," one person wrote.

Another declared, "Girl, I need this," while a third sealed the deal with: "Oh, I'm buying."

"Oh, we're so excited," someone else wrote.

The pop provocateur has teamed up with Converse for a limited-edition customization experience titled Converse x Charli XCX By You, launching August 5 for just three days. The collab invites fans to create their own Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers rooted in the rebellious energy of Charli's viral Brat era.

This isn't your average merch drop. The collection focuses entirely on personalization, offering a build-your-own experience that feels more like fan art than footwear.

Supporters can choose from five base shades, Black, White, Brown Rice, Winter Sky, and Bridal Rose, before layering on gritty design elements like distressed uppers, trompe l'oeil rips, and printed scuffs that channel a perfectly imperfect aesthetic.

Charli's fingerprints are all over the details.

License plate-inspired heel tags let fans brand their kicks with options like "XCX," "Angel," and "Party Girl," while outsole graphics and removable patches include nods to her lyrics and signature themes.

There's even a lock-and-key heel charm etched with "Brat," referencing her Pop 2-era track "Unlock It," and a lime-green insole for a final touch of attitude inside the shoe.

Shot by Petra Collins, the campaign eschews flashy commercial vibes for something more raw and intimate, capturing Charli at ease, in her element, and fully immersed in her world. The photos lean into identity and mood over marketing, reinforcing the idea that these aren't just shoes, they're extensions of Charli's unapologetic self-expression.

Charli XCX's new collaboration with Converse officially drops on August 5 at 10 a.m. EST exclusively on Converse's website, priced at $100. Fans have until August 8 to get in on the action, with no restocks planned.

As with everything in Charli's universe, it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but one that invites her Angels to step directly into her world.