Less than a year after she made her big screen debut as a film star in “One of Them Days,” St. Louis-born music star SZA is branching out into fashion and footwear. Popular footwear brand Vans announced via Instagram that SZA will serve as their artistic director.

“Meet our Artistic Director: SZA,” Vans said. The photo was captioned with SZA’s own words about her new role with the company. “In Vans, I feel free!” says SZA. “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.”

In a post of her own, SZA discussed her newest venture outside of music.

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