VANSZA

Inspired by SZA's World, Where Nature, Creativity & Self-Expression Collide
Featuring Caylee Blosenski, Isabella Carr, Vans, & Zion Wright 
Campaign Photographed by India Sleem with Product & Landscape Imagery by Yudo Kurita
 

The VANSZA journey continues with Drop 1, a footwear and apparel collection inspired by the natural world and shaped by SZA's personal perspective. Designed for discovery, the collection blends bold design, sensory details and self-expression across a curated assortment of footwear and apparel.

Featuring Vans Skate Team rider Zion Wright alongside models Caylee Blosenski and Isabella Carr, and musician Vans, the accompanying campaign brings the VANSZA universe to life through a cast that reflects SZA's creative community.

Captured by photographer India Sleem against California's natural landscape, the imagery serves as an extension of the collection itself, translating its textures, moods and inspirations into a distinctive visual world. 

At the heart of Drop 1 is a curated assortment of footwear, apparel and accessories that reflects SZA's distinctive approach to style, comfort and self-expression. Leading the collection are the VANSZA Knu Skool Mule and VANSZA Authentic Kickdown, two reimagined Vans silhouettes brought to life through personal references, unexpected details and versatile design.

“I love a mule and I love a slide-on. So I needed everything to be slide-on-able. My mom has been telling me, ‘Please stop stepping on the back of your shoes’ my whole life. She hates it. So I put the design aspect in my shoes. I created a step-down shoe, and then I took the whole back off the Knu Skool because, why not? Less effort. More fun. More accessibility. More comfort. More color,” said SZA.
 

The VANSZA Authentic Kickdown brings that philosophy to life through custom artwork by Sage Adams, distressed canvas construction and a collapsible heel that seamlessly transitions between a traditional shoe and an easy slip-on silhouette.

Extending the VANSZA vision beyond footwear, the apparel and accessories assortment blends vintage outdoor influences with DIY customization, utility and humor. From oversized workwear-inspired outerwear and relaxed cargo silhouettes to expressive fish-inspired graphics, the collection reflects SZA's eclectic personal style while reimagining classic Vans design codes in unexpected ways.

The VANSZA Drop 1 collection launches October 22, 2026, at Vans retail locations and on Vans.com.
 

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Continue reading to learn more about Vansza NYFW.

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Vansza first comes to life through a New York Fashion Week experience inspired by nature, intuition, and self-discovery. Designed as an immersive extension of the collection, the activation invites guests into the themes, sensory references and visual storytelling that informed the upcoming Vans and SZA collaboration ahead of its October 22 launch. Text SZA to 21966 to stay in the know.

Open to the public on September 10 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and September 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 260 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, the experience offers a first look at the world behind Vansza ahead of the full campaign debut and collection launch.

At the heart of the experience is a collection inspired by SZA's world, where instinct, creativity and exploration converge. Translating her perspective into footwear and apparel, the collection brings together expressive design, sensory details, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Each piece invites a new generation to embrace individuality and discover new forms of self-expression.

“This collection is really a reflection of how I live and what inspires me every day. I wanted to create pieces that feel comfortable, functional and expressive, whether you're on a trail, in the city or discovering something new about yourself. Working with Vans gave me the freedom to explore ideas rooted in creativity, curiosity and play, and my hope is that people feel inspired to step outside their comfort zone, trust their instincts and have fun making something uniquely their own,” explained SZA.
 

Leading the assortment is the Vansza LX Tabi Hiker (Drop 2), a bold new silhouette that introduces an entirely new design language to the Vans lineup. Designed for exploration, the silhouette pairs a distinctive split-toe construction with outdoor-ready functionality and expressive colorways hand-selected by SZA.

Alongside the LX Tabi Hiker, SZA puts her own spin on a selection of Vans classics. The Vansza Knu Skool Mule (Drop 1) transforms one of SZA's favorite Vans styles through an easy-on mule construction, while the Vansza Knu Skool (Drop 2) draws from natural textures and field-inspired details through RealTree® camouflage, interchangeable lace options and custom detailing. Rounding out the footwear assortment, the Vansza Authentic Kickdown (Drop 1) combines custom artwork by Sage Adams, distressed canvas and a collapsible heel for effortless wear, a design approach born from SZA's lifelong habit of stepping on the backs of her shoes and transforming that behavior into a functional feature.

The footwear collection is complemented by apparel that translates SZA's personal style into relaxed silhouettes, tactile details and unexpected design cues. Drawing from personal artifacts and lived-in favorites, the assortment balances comfort, utility and individuality. 

Standouts include the Vansza Workwear Trompe L'Oeil Fleece Set (Drop 1), which transforms a well-worn workwear jacket from SZA's personal collection into a photorealistic print across a crewneck fleece and matching sweatpant. Designed as SZA's answer to traditional workwear, the set combines the visual character of a lived-in utility piece with everyday comfort. As she explains, "I love workwear but sometimes it's just uncomfortable to move around in. I made my dream workwear set but for the quintessentially cozy individual like myself lol." 

The Vansza Denim Hunting Jacket and Multi-Pocket Denim Pant (Drop 1) reinterpret vintage utility references through washed denim, oversized proportions, contrast corduroy details and exaggerated pocketing, while pieces like the Vansza Outdoor Oversized Short (Drop 1 & 2) and original watercolor artwork by Sage Adams bring together everyday comfort and SZA's distinctive perspective.

The Vansza Drop 1 collection will be available beginning October 22, 2026, at Vans retail locations and Vans.com, with Drop 2 arriving April 8, 2027.
 

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VANSZA NYFW Recap

Check out highlights from the VANSZA debut at New York Fashion Week and get a closer look at the event that brought the collection to life.