Charli XCX Takes Her ‘Brat‑Era’ Portrait To London’s National Portrait Gallery

London’s National Portrait Gallery has acquired a photograph of Charli XCX that became closely associated with her influential Brat era. Shot by fashion photographer Harley Weir in December 2023, the image shows the singer leaning against a wall in a white cropped shirt and black trousers, with tousled hair and a confident pose. Curators praised Weir’s ability to combine intimacy with a sense of p