Charli XCX Brings Saint Laurent Precision to the Snowy Streets of Sundance
At Sundance, where fashion usually negotiates with snowbanks, schedules, and the unglamorous reality of walking between screenings, Charli XCX arrived with something sharper in mind. For the premiere of The Moment at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the singer and actress delivered a look that felt deliberate, intelligent, and quietly subversive—less about spectacle, more about control.
Charli stepped onto the Park City carpet wearing Saint Laurent Spring 2025 tailoring that read like menswear borrowed with intention rather than convenience. A black blazer sat relaxed and slightly slouchy over a pale, softly draped button-down shirt, finished with a black-and-white diagonal striped tie that hung just long enough to feel purposeful, almost defiant. The silhouette continued downward into high-waisted, wide-leg black trousers that skimmed the floor with confidence, creating a clean, uninterrupted line.
And then there were the shoes. Beneath the trousers, only glimpsed in motion, Charli wore one of Saint Laurent’s most severe statements: the Amalia slingback pumps in black patent leather. The $2,050 heels feature an exaggerated elongated pointed toe, a razor-thin metal stiletto, and a narrow slingback strap—architectural, almost aggressive in their elegance. A flash of fuchsia trim along the insole and heel cup added a jolt of color, visible only to those paying close attention. It was the kind of detail that rewards proximity.
The look was grounded—and elevated—by a long gray-brown fur-like coat that trailed behind her, more creature than accessory. Draped rather than worn, it softened the severity of the tailoring while injecting a sense of movement and instinct into the outfit. A single dark leather glove completed the styling, adding another layer of intention. Styled by longtime collaborator Chris Horan, the ensemble felt cohesive without being precious.
Sundance fashion often lives in a liminal space between professional obligation and practical reality. Charli’s look leaned into that tension rather than disguising it. The suit and tie spoke to seriousness, while the looseness—the undone energy—signaled autonomy. It felt aligned with Charli’s position in pop culture: sharp, self-directed, and uninterested in sanding down her edges for approval.
The occasion marked the premiere of The Moment, a new A24 mockumentary directed by Aidan Zamiri. The film stars Charli as a fictionalized version of herself navigating the chaos of preparing for a world tour in support of her 2024 album Brat. With a cast that includes Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, and Alexander Skarsgård, the film debuted at Sundance ahead of its January 30 U.S. theatrical release.
In a setting known for its functional fashion, Charli XCX proved that edge still belongs—especially when it’s worn with this much clarity.
