Pop culture history collided with contemporary viral formatting in 2026, when Charli xcx’s 2014 mainstream megahit “Boom Clap” completed its decade-long cultural evolution into undisputed meme status. A decade prior, the track dominated global airwaves as the defining anthem of the The Fault in Our Stars motion picture soundtrack, securing a top-ten placement on the Billboard Hot 100 and cementing Charli xcx’s status as an avant-pop powerhouse. Fast-forward to the mid-2020s, and the song has experienced an entirely unexpected renaissance, fueled by internet nostalgia and short-form video algorithms.
The epicenter of this digital revival traces back to a specific piece of archival pop culture: footage from Taylor Swift’s 2015 1989 World Tour, where Charli xcx served as a supporting act. During a routine performance, an impromptu backstage interaction between Charli and Swift was captured on video, featuring a dramatic, operatic call-and-response of the song’s chorus. Charli’s signature vibrato belts, “You are the light and I will follow,” immediately cut to Swift dramatically chiming in with, “You let me lose my shadow.” By 2026, this ten-second clip had transcended standard fandom appreciation, morphing into a ubiquitous social media meme format utilized by creators across TikTok, Instagram, and X to illustrate sudden, hyper-dramatic musical emotional shifts.
This internet lore served as the direct inspiration for a high-profile live crossover event during Charli xcx’s critically acclaimed Music, Fashion, Film Tour. Invited as a surprise guest artist, Chappell Roan took to the stage alongside Charli, leaning entirely into the cultural weight of the moment. Rather than performing a standard collaborative track from her own catalog, Roan leaned into the meme’s historical context, playfully demanding and executing a spirited rendition of “Boom Clap.” The ensuing live performance instantly broke digital engagement metrics, generating millions of views and setting off a fresh wave of viral iterations across global platforms.
Behind the viral stage presence and meticulously coordinated nostalgia, however, lay a significant fashion statement that captured the attention of industry insiders. Chappell Roan’s sartorial choices have consistently acted as a visual extension of her theatrical, world-building persona, and her appearance on the Music, Fashion, Film Tour was no exception. Shedding her characteristic period-inspired camp aesthetics for the evening, Roan pivoted toward a grittier, industrial rock-and-roll sensibility. This stylistic departure was a direct nod to the abrasive, high-energy club aesthetic of Charli xcx’s latest studio album cycle.
Roan stepped onto the stage clad in a heavily distressed, slashed-up black leather top, intricately pierced with metal grommets and bound together by exposed lacing. The stark, kinetic silhouette instantly drew praise from fashion critics tracking the tour’s sartorial developments. It was subsequently revealed that Roan and her longtime stylist, Hunter Clem, had commissioned the piece from rising London-based designer Eden Sherry. The garment, executed with staggering efficiency, moved from initial concept to a finished stage-ready piece within a single 24-hour window.
The Rise of Eden Sherry: From Fashion Graduate to Pop Royalty
The rapid trajectory of Eden Sherry into the upper echelons of pop-star styling represents a modern masterclass in navigating contemporary design platforms. Born in New Zealand and raised in Hong Kong before relocating to the United Kingdom, Sherry’s creative foundation was heavily shaped by the visual extravagance of late-2000s and early-2010s pop culture. As a child, Sherry spent countless hours consuming high-concept music videos on YouTube, noting that Lady Gaga’s landmark 2009 visual for “Bad Romance” served as a foundational text. Attending a live performance by Gaga in 2011 provided a transformative introduction to the intersection of music, performance, and boundary-pushing costume design.
Sherry formalized this lifelong fascination by enrolling at the prestigious London College of Fashion, graduating in 2024. Rather than immediately entering traditional corporate design houses, Sherry chose to operate independently, crafting bespoke pieces for recording artists on a commission basis. International recognition followed swiftly later that year when Sherry captured a major industry award in Portugal, providing the critical momentum required to officially launch an eponymous brand in 2025.
Despite outfitting some of the most visible musicians in the world, Sherry rejects the traditional concept of a singular muse, opting instead to design for an energetic, nightlife-centric demographic. The foundational ethos of the brand prioritizes durability and kinetic performance wear—clothing engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of heavy club environments while maintaining structural integrity and visual drama when in motion.
Inside the 24-Hour Custom Creation Process
The collaboration between Chappell Roan’s camp and Eden Sherry materialized through standard industry networking channels, accelerated by tight production deadlines. In an exclusive interview detailing the commission, Sherry outlined the precise timeline and logistical hurdles involved in outfitting one of pop music’s biggest breakout stars.
“Chappell’s stylist Hunter Clem reached out a couple of weeks ago to request some pieces, and we had just finished our new Folded Belt Set in our studio,” Sherry explained. “They thought it would work perfectly for Chappell’s performance with Charli. It was perfect timing, and I am very grateful for their support!”
The design concept behind Roan’s stage top emerged from Sherry’s ongoing artistic preoccupation with arresting dynamic movement in stationary garments. “I am obsessed with capturing moments of energy, frozen in time,” Sherry noted. “I wanted the top to stand as a silhouette of ‘toppling belts’, falling down over the body and then tied with lacing in sections to create a moving structure that is still but fluid. The bikini bottoms are part of our main summer line and are perfect for a day rave.”
Translating this complex, multi-layered architectural concept into a physical reality required intense, round-the-clock labor. Working alongside studio assistant Eugene Escurin Lopez, Sherry conceptualized, patterned, and constructed the bespoke top in a single day, following a brief two-day design and testing phase. The extensive incorporation of metal eyelets and structural lacing proved to be the most time-consuming variable in the production cycle, demanding precise hand-assembly to ensure the garment could withstand the physical demands of Roan’s high-energy choreography.
Sustainable Sourcing and the Materiality of Leather
A defining characteristic of Eden Sherry’s design philosophy is an exclusive reliance on deadstock materials. Rather than commissioning virgin hides, Sherry sources remnant and excess leather exclusively from suppliers across the greater London area. This operational choice serves a dual purpose: it significantly reduces the brand’s environmental footprint within an industry notorious for waste, while injecting organic variation into each finished garment.
“I became obsessed with [leather’s] versatility, with endless ways to manipulate and distress it into fun pieces,” Sherry said. “We work exclusively with deadstock leather sourced around London, with small patina differences that add their own unique character to each piece we make.”
These subtle variations in texture, grain, and weight ensure that no two custom pieces are identical, lending an authentic, lived-in punk sensibility to garments that ultimately find themselves under the intense glare of arena lighting. This commitment to sustainable, tactile luxury has resonated strongly with a generation of performers and stylists who prioritize ethical sourcing without sacrificing avant-garde visual impact.
Industry Trajectory and Future Horizons
The partnership with Chappell Roan marks the latest milestone in a remarkably swift accumulation of high-profile placements for Sherry’s young brand. The professional turning point occurred in 2025, when Sherry woke up to discover avant-pop luminary FKA twigs gracing the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a signature bag-top design. That viral moment fundamentally altered the brand’s visibility, establishing Sherry as a go-to creator for artists seeking boundary-pushing, tactile stage wear.
When evaluating broader creative influences, Sherry credits a tight-knit network of contemporaries for sustaining the brand’s momentum. “I am constantly inspired by my best friend Leo Prothmann, who has endlessly helped with the growth of my brand, and what he is doing in uplifting important voices that don’t always get a platform,” Sherry shared. “I will forever be a McQueen girlie too,” nodding to the enduring influence of British theatrical tailoring master Alexander McQueen.
Looking ahead, Sherry’s ambitions extend beyond sporadic celebrity commissions. While continuing to field high-profile custom requests from the music industry—with a stated aspiration to eventually dress Caroline Polachek and Charli xcx in a joint project—the immediate focus centers on commercial expansion within the European nightlife market. The brand is currently in active planning stages for its inaugural live runway presentation scheduled for the upcoming summer season.
As Chappell Roan and Charli xcx continue to dominate cultural discourse through a potent mixture of nostalgic internet culture and cutting-edge live performance, creators like Eden Sherry are quietly anchoring the visual language of modern pop music. By wedding sustainable deadstock sourcing with high-velocity, performance-tested craftsmanship, Sherry has positioned the brand at the exact intersection of contemporary fashion and digital-age pop stardom—ensuring that the clothes don’t just survive the spotlight, but actively help shape the moment.
