Charli XCX Redefines Bridal Style with Anti-Bride Look

While modern bridal fashion has embraced tailored suits, bold colors, and shorter hems, the image of the bride as a modest, princess-gowned figure still dominates Western culture. But Charli XCX shattered that mold over the weekend—not just in her outfit, but in her attitude.

On Saturday, the British pop star married George Daniel, drummer for The 1975, at a town hall in East London. True to her “Brat” era aesthetic, Charli’s wedding look was irreverent and unapologetically her own. She wore an ivory Vivienne Westwood mini dress—arguably the most traditional element of her ensemble—paired with her signature oversized black bug-eye sunglasses, a staple of her recent appearances from Glastonbury to late-night club outings.

Her accessories were minimal: no necklace or bracelet, just her engagement ring and two small hoop earrings. She completed the look with Jimmy Choo Amita 95 court heels and a mid-length veil atop her loose, dark hair. The overall vibe was effortless, understated, and unmistakably Charli.

The newlyweds were soon spotted at Dalla, a beloved Italian restaurant in East London, drinking orange wine and smoking at an outdoor table. Behind them, the familiar neon glow of Lime e-bikes added to the strikingly everyday setting. Photos quickly spread online, and social media erupted with affection. One viral X (formerly Twitter) post read:

“Just married, cig & drink in hand, sat in front of lime bikes. The king and queen of East London. Everything is romantic.”

Another user wrote: “Idk how to explain it, but I really love when brides get married looking very much like themselves.”

In an era when many celebrity brides turn to Old Hollywood for inspiration—think Zoë Kravitz channeling Audrey Hepburn in Alexander Wang in 2019 or Paris Hilton referencing Grace Kelly in 2021—Charli made no such nods. Her only reference point was herself.

Her choice of Vivienne Westwood aligns her with other fashion-forward brides like Demi Lovato, Barbara Palvin, Miley Cyrus, and even Carrie Bradshaw, the fictional Sex and the City icon who wore Westwood to marry Mr. Big. But Charli’s interpretation leaned heavily into the label’s punk roots. With her sunglasses and minimalist accessories, she looked less like a traditional bride and more like the last woman standing at an afterparty.

“People are drawn to Vivienne Westwood because she stands for something,” said Andreas Kronthaler, the brand’s creative director, in an earlier interview with CNN. “She stands for women, and for strength, power, and courage. The Vivienne Westwood bride is a heroine.”

Charli XCX, it seems, is exactly that.