Charli XCX Releases Apocalyptic Fashion-Themed Single 'SS26'
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· 2 sourcesCharli XCX has released a new single titled "SS26," accompanied by a music video directed by Torso that blends high fashion runway imagery with apocalyptic themes. Rolling Stone reported the song's lyrics juxtapose the Spring/Summer 2026 fashion season with a sense of hopelessness, while Pitchfork noted the video features a cameo from former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, who opens with the line "Fashion won't save us. But let's go on the runway and walk." The release follows her recent single "Rock Music" and continues her artistic momentum post-Brat era.
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Summary
Charli XCX has released a new single titled "SS26," a synth-driven track that blends high fashion runway imagery with apocalyptic themes. The song's lyrics juxtapose the Spring/Summer 2026 fashion season with a sense of hopelessness ("when the world is gonna end"). The music video, directed by Torso (who previously worked on her "Von Dutch" video), features Charli walking a runway in striking outfits toward an abyss. The release follows her recent single "Rock Music" and continues her artistic momentum post-Brat era.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSpring Summer 26/When the world is gonna end no hope for any of it
Yeah we're walking on a runway that goes straight to hell
Charli sings over subtle synths
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