SZA Unveils VANSZA — Her First Nature-Inspired Vans Collection As Artistic Director
The first Vansza drop includes slide-on footwear, custom artwork and animal-inspired apparel as SZA expands her multi-year creative partnership with Vans.
- On October 22, 2026, Artistic Director SZA will officially launch the Vansza collection online and at retail locations, marking her first collaborative release with Vans.
- SZA joined Vans as Artistic Director in August 2025 and previously fronted the brand's 'Off the Wall' campaign earlier this year before previewing new styles during New York Fashion Week in September.
- The Knu Skool Mule and Authentic Kickdown feature a collapsible heel design; SZA stated, "My mom has been telling me, 'Please stop stepping on the back of your shoes' my whole life."
- SZA will visit Vans Glendale Galleria in California on October 17 and Foot Locker at Freehold Raceway Mall in New Jersey on October 21, offering fans special in-store appearances.
- The outdoor-inspired collection features nature-themed motifs including fish and insects across clothing and footwear, while custom artwork by Sage Adams reflects the aesthetic of her GRAMMY-nominated single, "Good Days.
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Vans has unveiled the first collection of its collaboration with SZA, "VANSZA." The collection blends nature-inspired designs with SZA's unique sensibility and style of self-expression. From footwear to apparel and accessories, the collection incorporates playful details and materials, reinterpreting Vans' classic silhouettes from a fresh perspective.
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