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SZA Expands Her Vision Beyond Music & Joins an Iconic Brand as Its Artistic Director

SZA will lead Vans' creative direction by designing exclusive sneaker and apparel collections and overseeing campaigns in a multi-year partnership expanding her influence beyond music.

  • On Aug. 14, Vans announced a multiyear partnership naming SZA as its first artistic director, with new designs coming very soon.
  • Having worked on a sell-out Crocs line, SZA's history with Vans led to her multiyear partnership, marking her fashion industry debut.
  • In the debut campaign, she will oversee and co-create exclusive collections, with Sophie Jones directing and photographing the black and white Knu Skool footwear style, styled by Alejandra Hernandez.
  • Fans can expect campaigns and exclusive Vans collections co-created by SZA, now available across select Vans retail locations and at vans.com.
  • Broader trends illustrate how artists like Rihanna and Drake influence major fashion brands, exemplified by SZA’s appointment as Vans’ creative director, reflecting evolving industry dynamics.
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The debut campaign focuses on SZA's favorite model, the Vans Knu Skool in black and white, from 1997.

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Rap-Up broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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