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Hypebeast
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
SZA Named Vans Artistic Director & Nike Sues Edison Chen in This Week's Top Fashion News
Another major musician is joining the fashion world, withSZAnow officially partnering withVansas the brand's new Artistic Director. The multi-year partnership will have the artist helming the conceptualization of future campaigns and co-creating product collections, blending her artistic vision with Vans' youthful spirit. SZA stated her mission at the American footwear brand is to show that 'joy, community, creativity, and fashion are all still intersectional.' For the first campaign, SZA chose her favorite Knu Skool silhouette as the centerpiece. Shot by Sophie Jones, the campaign 'leans into the beauty in vulnerability.' The new role marks SZA's second major collaboration in the footwear space, following her work withCrocsin 2022. In a major legal move,Nikehas filed a lawsuit against designer and actorEdison Chen, the founder of the pioneering streetwear labelCLOT, and his company Juice Los Angeles for breach of contract. The suit, which demands a payment of $126,615.68 USD, arises from a dispute over 'goods and services' allegedly provided by Nike to Juice. The lawsuit comes a year after Chen concluded his long-standing partnership with the sportswear giant, pivoting to a new creative collaboration with rival brandadidasin 2023. The lawsuit highlights the complexities and high stakes of long-term design partnerships in the sneaker industry, as the relationship between the two brands shifts from a decades-long collaboration to a legal dispute. Pharrellhas launched the new creative platform and brand titled VIRGINIA, after his home state. He describes the platform as a 'destination where music, fashion, design, and community converge,' serving as a base for his future creative projects, including live events, limited-edition apparel and merch drops, new music, and early access to collaborations. To celebrate the platform's launch, Pharrell has debuted VIRGINIA's first limited-edition merchandise collection and claimed his 2024 album, BLACK YACHT ROCK VOL 1 CITY OF LIMITLESS ACCESS, as the first musical project under the new banner. The website for VIRGINIA is and it will also exclusively feature a newVIRGINIA Adistar Jellyfishsneaker design for Adidas before its global release. TELFARhas released a new handbag, the 'Plastic Bag,' which is inspired by the single-use bags found in New York City bodegas. The bag is available in two sizes and eleven NYC-themed prints, with a double-lined, waterproof exterior and ruched handles. The regular size is priced at $148 USD, while the jumbo size is $195 USD. It was released exclusively on the TELFAR webstore on August 15 and will be available in-store at 408 Broadway, New York City, next week. Diorhas opened a new four-story flagship in New York City, right on the corner of the major shopping area of 57th Street and Madison Avenue. Envisioned by architect Peter Marino, the 'House of Dior' is characterized a monolithic white stone facade and showcases the brand's latest ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, and fragrances for both men and women. On the store's fourth level, the most significant feature of the opening is the first-ever Dior Spa in the United States. The spa offers advanced services, including in-depth skin analysis, facials with technology like Cold Laser and Cryotherapy, light therapy, and 'Happiness' sessions. The new flagship reinforces the brand's luxury presence in New York. Kithis set to hold its first runway show since 2019 for its Fall 2025 collection, titled 'Institution.' The event will take place on Sunday, August 17, in New York City, representing the brand's growth from a small sneaker boutique to a major lifestyle empire with locations around the world. The presentation, which will be held outside of the official New York Fashion Week calendar, will feature Kith's signature styles, as well as unannounced collaborations. The invitation for the exclusive event came in a box with the limited-edition Kith x adidas Superstar 'Black Tie' sneaker, a tribute to Ronnie Fieg's early collaborations with the brand.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
SZA named artistic director of Vans
SZA has been appointed artistic director of Vans. The 35-year-old singer has signed a multi-year creative partnership agreement with the footwear company, and her role will involve her reimagining and overseeing their upcoming campaigns, as well as designing and co-creating new production collections including shoe styles and new pieces that fit with her own style. She said in a statement: 'In Vans, I feel free. 'I've been wearing Knu Skools and other styles for years, they've always had an ethos I connect with. As artistic director, my mission is to show that joy, community, creativity and fashion are all still intersectional. "That humanity, culture and connection are still the access points. 'I've learned that bravery and curiosity are the cures for uncertainty; it's a lifestyle, and Vans champions that spirit. 'They stand where I stand, and I'm honored to invite a whole bunch of people to stand Off the Wall with us.' The partnership between SZA and Vans has been marked with a new campaign that pays tribute to one of the Crybaby singer's favourite designs, the black and white Knu Skool, which was originally designed in 1997 as a reimagined take on the classic Old Skool. The venture comes just a few months after SZA launched her own Not Beauty brand, beginning with a lip gloss. She said in a statement in April: "Not Beauty wasn't about me trying to enter the beauty market, it's about me filling a need, it's about me needing something that lasted as long as my show, as long as my conversation, as long as my date. "There was nothing that existed that did that for me and also made me feel moisturised. I don't know much about much, but I know a lot about lips, and I feel like Not Beauty is not beauty. It is just something that I wanted to share that worked for me and I hope works for you. It's really well made. It's awesome." She also shared on Instagram: "YALL ASKED FOR THE LIP COMBO AND ITS FINALLY HERE !!! I REPEAT THE LIP PRODUCTS IVE BEEN WEARING AND WORKING ON FOR YEARS ARE FINALLY HERE FOR EVERYONE TO TRY."
Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
SZA Is Making History As Vans' First Artistic Director – And We're So Here For It
Source: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Getty SZA is adding yet another title to her already stacked résumé — and this one is making fashion history. The Grammy-winning artist has been named Vans' first-ever artistic director, marking the first time the iconic skate shoe brand has appointed someone to lead its creative vision. It's a multi-year partnership that will see SZA reimagine upcoming campaigns and co-create exclusive product collections. OK, Sis, we love to see a multifaceted mogul. SZA's new position feels like a natural extension of who she is. The singer has always been a multitalented girlie who reinvents herself while staying deep in her bag. With little to no effort she seamlessly moves between music, film, and now fashion. We care about your data. See our privacy policy. And for fans who've been following her style for years, this collab is not surprising. It's kind of a match made in fashion heaven. 'I've been wearing Knu Skools and other styles for years – they've always had an ethos I connect with. As artistic director, my mission is to show that joy, community, creativity, and fashion are all still intersectional. That humanity, culture, and connection are still the access points…' SZA said in a press statement. She's been rocking Vans for ages, especially the chunky, retro-inspired Knu Skool silhouette. SZA also loves to blend funky vibes, streetwear style, and body-hugging attitude. Enter the new Vans partnership. Her first campaign as artistic director began with the 'VANSZA' brand film dedicated to 'the beauty of becoming.' It features SZA in cozy, oversized pieces, sneakers that can take you from the stage to hiking, and those carefree Black girl vibes we love. So, what can we expect from SZA's Vans era? Probably exactly what we love about her music – a little unpredictable, full of personality, and deeply rooted in authenticity. If her past fashion choices are any clue, she'll bring us pieces that are functional but fun, with an emphasis on comfort, versatility, and subtle statement-making. SZA has never been just one thing, and this new chapter proves it. From topping charts to reshaping sneaker culture, she's a whole force. SEE ALSO SZA Is Making History As Vans' First Artistic Director – And We're So Here For It was originally published on
