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The weather might suggest otherwise, but is finally upon us – and the mood for the season ahead has officially been set. Threadbare tank tops, black-out , Bic lighters and badass attitudes at the ready, because we're about to be launched head-first into the mess, mayhem and magic of a 'Brat Girl Summer'. Following a long period dominated by the 'clean girl', and trends, the vibe has now shifted in the polar opposite direction.

Unrealistic standards and unattainable aesthetic signifiers, be gone. This year's Brat Girls are all about being unapologetically themselves, in all their rattiness and complexity – and having a whole lot of fun while they're at it. Their inspiration? Singer-songwriter, queen of weird and OG internet girlie, , whose sixth studio album has set the tone for the season ahead.



Quite simply named , the acid-green album artwork has dominated TikTok FYPs and Instagram feeds ever since its release earlier this month and spawned countless memes, while its songs are just about all anyone can listen to right now. Through her ingenious lyrics, clever album promo (think a suitably hectic and insanely oversubscribed Boiler Room set featuring the ultimate OG Brat girls and Gabbriette), and own personal style (unfiltered, undone, grungy and ironic but still seriously hot), Charli has single-handedly given a whole new meaning to the term 'brat' – and it's far from the spoilt, arrogant and badly-behaved Veruca Salt versions of yore. It's about having attitude, but .

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