Charli XCX was not solely topped the queen of hits final night time but in addition of the bare clothes.
The Brat singer confirmed as much as the Variety Hitmakers brunch at NYA West in Hollywood on Saturday, December 7, to obtain the Hitmaker of the Year award. It’s no shock that Charli obtained the award, given the success of her sixth studio album Brat, its subsequent tour, and the numerous memes and “Brat summer season” that it impressed. The album was additionally topped the primary album of 2024 on Rolling Stone’s listing of 100 greatest albums.
For the large occasion, Charli opted for a barely-there gown from Saint Laurent that clung to her completely. The sheer tan-colored robe was halter-style with a deep v-neck within the entrance and hung down previous her toes. Charli wore her signature darkish wavy hair down her again and went with a cat-style eyeshadow look and nude lip.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 07: Charli XCX attends Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch at NYA WEST on December 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Before Charli XCX took the stage to simply accept her award, she was launched by Bodies, Bodies, Bodies actor and pal Rachel Sennott. In her speech, Charli talked about being impressed and supported by producer Jack Antonoff, together with Raye, Caroline Polachek, and Lana Del Rey.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 07: (EDITORS NOTE: This picture incorporates partial nudity.) Charli XCX arrives at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch at NYA WEST on December 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic)Maya Dehlin Spach
In her speech, Charli additionally referenced the Velvet Underground’s 1967 album and the way it barely charted on the Billboard 200 or offered many copies however has since influenced music that got here after it.
“This file is without doubt one of the most influential and groundbreaking data of our time. It’s the apex of superb artwork and soiled tradition, colliding excessive and low, poetry meets medicine, earnest and boastful,” she stated. “My album cowl has not but appeared on the Guggenheim or the Whitney or the Tate. However, a few of my merch is ready to be bought at Urban Outfitters. I assume which means I’m midway there.”
