Fans mourn the end of Charli xcx's 'Brat Summer'

Charli XCX declares the end of "Brat Summer," leaving fans reflecting on the viral trend.

The end of "Brat Summer" has left fans of Charli XCX in a state of nostalgia and reflection. 

On Monday, the pop sensation took to social media to mark the close of the viral trend that dominated social platforms throughout the summer. 

In a definitive post, Charli XCX announced, "Goodbye forever brat summer," sharing a series of videos on Instagram that were set to tracks from her latest album, Brat.

Fans quickly took to the internet to express their sentiments, with many lamenting the end of what has been a unique cultural moment. 

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One user, @cabbot_, humorously referenced Lana Del Rey's hit song, stating, "Now I've got brat summertime sadness." Another, @andjustlikematt, wrote, "tbh brat summer is a state of mind, not a season." 

Some fans even proposed the continuation of the vibe into future seasons, suggesting the emergence of "brat fall" or "brat winter."

The "Brat Summer" trend kicked off in June with the release of Charli XCX's sixth studio album, Brat, distinguished by its eye-catching lime green cover and lowercase title. 

The album quickly captured the attention of TikTok users, propelling the "brat" aesthetic into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Charli XCX explained the essence of "brat" in a TikTok video, describing it as embodying a mix of chaos, confidence, and blunt honesty.

The trend reached new heights when Charli XCX endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris with the tweet, "Kamala IS brat," following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2024. 

The tweet, viewed over 55 million times, sparked a wave of social media activity and even influenced Harris' campaign branding.

As summer winds down, Charli XCX's farewell to "Brat Summer" has sparked conversations about what could come next. Whether the spirit of "brat" will transition into the colder months remains to be seen, but fans are clearly not ready to let go just yet.