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Charli XCX strips down to a skimpy bikini and shows off her bum on luxury Italian escape with husband George and pals

Charli XCX shared a carousel of photos and videos from a Lake Como getaway with her husband and friends, posing in a multicoloured bikini and pink heels. Fans reacted positively, and her posts come as she promotes her new album 'Music, Fashion, Film.'

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 23–24, 2026 Published 1d ago

A Lakeside Getaway

Charli XCX has been giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her Italian escape, posting a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram from her trip to Lake Como. The singer is vacationing with her husband and friends, as reported by The Sun and TMZ. In one of the first images, Charli is seen wearing a multicoloured bikini paired with bright pink high heels, standing indoors with her arms raised. Another snap shows her from behind, highlighting the thong-style bottom of the bikini, while a final shot captures her by an open window overlooking the lake.

The Sun notes that the photo set also includes group moments, such as the party enjoying views of the lake from a boat, dining on prawns, and Charli holding a glass of rosé. The caption accompanying the post reads, "a girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands!" — a line that TMZ reprints, though the outlet adds that she "made damn sure all eyes are on her."

Fans chimed in with supportive comments, including "girl who's going to be okay," "Ok but how hot are you?!?!," and "cheeky xcx," which The Sun quoted.

New Era, New Aesthetic

This sun-drenched setting appears to mark a visual departure for the singer. The Sun points out that the posts come shortly after Charli XCX debuted a glamorous look while promoting her upcoming album "Music, Fashion, Film." The outlet notes that the lakeside look is a step away from the "BRAT" aesthetic, which had embraced a more nonchalant and care-free style. TMZ echoes the sentiment, calling the snaps "right on point" and referencing her recent song "BRAT" in describing the visuals.

Neither outlet suggests the trip is linked to scheduling or professional obligations, and neither quotes anyone representing Charli XCX directly. The coverage remains focused on the visual and social-media aspect of the update.

How each outlet told it

The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes Charli XCX stripping down to a skimpy bikini and showing her bum on a luxury Italian escape with husband and friends. Leaves out the album promotion angle. — Celebratory and admiring. Quote: "she served major looks throughout the trip"

Facts Included:

Charli XCX was in Italy, specifically Lake Como
She was with her husband and friends
She posted a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram
First photo: multicoloured bikini and pink high heels, standing indoors with arms raised
Another snap: turned around to show her bum, thong bottom hugging her figure
Further snaps: group enjoying views on a boat, dining on prawns, Charli holding rosé
Caption: “a girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands!”
Fans commented positively, including “girl who’s going to be okay,” “Ok but how hot are you?!?!”, “cheeky xcx”
Promoting new album Music, Fashion, Film
Mentioned BRAT aesthetic as a contrast

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TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes Charli xcx showing off in a skimpy bikini during a lakeside getaway, focusing on the visual and cheeky nature. — Playful and approving. Quote: "...she made damn sure all eyes are on her."

Facts Included:

Charli xcx is giving a very cheeky look at her lakeside getaway
She posed solo in a skimpy bikini
She started facing the camera in a teeny two-piece and bright pink heels, hands in her hair
Then turned around to show the back of the bikini
Finished the photo dump perched by an open window overlooking the lake
Caption: "a girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands !"
She made sure all eyes are on her

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimCharli XCX was in Italy, specifically Lake Como.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimCharli XCX was with her husband and friends.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimCharli XCX posted a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC, TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC
ClaimThe first photo shows Charli XCX wearing a multicoloured bikini and pink high heels while standing indoors with arms raised.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC, TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC
ClaimIn another snap in the same outfit, Charli XCX turned around to show her bum, with the thong bottom of the bikini hugging her figure.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC, TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC
ClaimFurther snaps show the group enjoying views on a boat, dining on prawns, and Charli holding a glass of rosé.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimCharli XCX's Instagram caption read: "a girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands!"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC, TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC
ClaimFans commented positively on the post, including "girl who's going to be okay," "Ok but how hot are you?!?!", and "cheeky xcx".	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe posts come shortly after Charli XCX debuted a glamorous look while promoting her new album Music, Fashion, Film.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe lakeside photos are described as a step away from the BRAT aesthetic of her last era, which embraced a more nonchalant, care-free style.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Aug 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
ClaimCharli XCX posed solo in a skimpy bikini and finished the photo dump perched by an open window overlooking the lake.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TMZ as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: The Sun, TMZ 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24