PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson aren’t easing into 2026, they’re stepping directly into the spotlight. After their “Stateside” remix landed on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this month, the pair have unveiled a music video that leans into theatrical pop, fashion play, and a little cultural mischief.
Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the visual unfolds like a storefront fever dream, blurring the line between window display and performance stage. Rather than chasing realism, the video opts for controlled fantasy, letting both artists exaggerate their on-screen personas while trading aesthetics and power.
A Tale of Two Shop Windows
The video opens with PinkPantheress framed as a living display, poised behind glass in a black gown topped with a white hat. The setting feels deliberately British, stocked with gift-shop staples that double as visual shorthand for her roots. She moves through the space with restraint, letting the camera do most of the work as she delivers her verse.
Larsson’s entrance shifts the energy. Appearing in a neighboring window styled with oceanic tones and glowing accents, the Swedish singer brings a different temperature to the scene. Where Pink’s segment leans composed, Larsson’s feels confrontational, signaling the friendly rivalry that drives the video forward.
Fashion as Dialogue
Rather than relying on heavy choreography, the artists let styling guide the narrative. Coordinated “Stateside” T-shirts offer a brief moment of unity before Larsson pivots into her standout verse dressed in rhinestone-heavy looks that nod to her Midnight Sun era. Her movement stays minimal, favoring poses that emphasize confidence over complexity.
Midway through, the video flips expectations. Each performer steps into the other’s visual language, swapping palettes and silhouettes as if testing identities. PinkPantheress embraces brighter tones and fringe, while Larsson experiments with tailored patterns tied to British fashion cues. The exchange reads less like imitation and more like mutual respect.
A Song Still on the Rise
The release arrives as “Stateside” continues its steady climb. The remix has entered the Billboard Hot 100, marking PinkPantheress’ third appearance on the chart, while also finding traction on Spotify’s Global Top 200. In the U.K., the track adds to her growing list of Top 40 singles.
The song appears on Fancy Some More?, a remix collection that expands the Fancy That universe with contributions from a wide range of collaborators. Since its release, the project has crossed 700 million streams, underscoring the staying power of PinkPantheress’ sound.
Looking Ahead
Originally released in 2025, Fancy That was written and produced by PinkPantheress alongside aksel arvid, Count Baldor, phil, Oscar Scheller, and The Dare. The project fueled sold-out dates in London and Los Angeles and set up an active year ahead, including festival stops and a North American run of An Evening with PinkPantheress.
With “Stateside,” PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson aren’t just celebrating a successful collaboration, they’re showing how pop can be playful without losing polish. If this is how 2026 is starting, the bar has already been raised.
