What is the ‘brat summer’ TikTok trend? Why Everyone Is Wearing Lime Green

Charli XCX, an artist, has started a TikTok trend based on her most recent album, ‘Brat’, to start the summer off.

The trend of ‘brat Summer’ on TikTok started when British singer Charli XCX released her album ‘Brat’ on June 7.

Despite the album’s successful release, fans also eagerly embraced all of the ‘brat summer’ essentials that the musician discussed in an interview with The News Movement on TikTok.

“When asked about the trend, Charli XCX responded, stating that it could be very trashy, such as when one only needs a pack of cigarettes, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top without a bra.”

@thenewsmovement Friday marked the start of 💚Brat Summer💚 and we’re living for it. Charlie XCX released her 15 song album on Friday, but then went on to surprise fans with 3 more songs on an extended version released on Sunday 🤯 #bratgirlsummer #bratsummer #charlixcx #music #brat ♬ original sound – The News Movement

One TikTok video that went viral featured a poster who shared a list of ‘brat summer’ activities that one could do in order to participate in the new trend.

Some of the essential tasks included: not removing your makeup before sleeping, keeping sunglasses on indoors, and trying out the color lime green even if you’ve never worn it before, as it is the featured color of Charli XCX’s latest album.

The popular TikToker known as ‘shaylaren’ shared their unique version of the trending challenge. In the video, they can be seen sporting a vibrant lime green hair color and their caption read, “Brat Summer!!!”

@shaylarenhilton BRAT SUMMER!!! hair tutorial is just put it on your hair &lt3@Charli XCX #brat ♬ 365 – Charli xcx

TikToker Erik shared their own version of a ‘brat summer’ by dancing in the middle of the street. In the accompanying video, they wrote “Southern brat summer”and used the song ‘Girl, so confusing’ by Charli XCX as background music.

@erikthurza okay fine being brat in the south ig #fyp #dance #brat ♬ The girl, so confusing version with lorde – Charli xcx & Lorde

The famous TikTok dog, Clementine the Dachshund, fully embraced their bratty persona by dressing up in a choker that said “brat”and flaunting a vibrant lime green color in their video.

@clementinethedox Brat girl summer with your favorite BRATwurst 🌭💚☀️ She’s so Julia 💅🏻 @Charli XCX. . . . #bratsummer #charlixcx #bratgirlsummer #charlixcxbrat #bratcharlixcx #sojulia #brat #bratwurst #dachshund #minidachshund #sausagedog #hotdogsummer #sanfrancisco #dogsoftiktok #popstar #popgirl #creamdachshund #bratwall #neongreen #charlixcxfan #charlixcxedit ♬ 365 – Charli xcx

Hailey Bieber, another notable celebrity known for her trendy style, has also gained immense popularity on TikTok. In the summer of 2023, she unveiled the “strawberry girl”makeup trend, characterized by the use of pink blush and lip shades.