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Vans Names SZA as Its First Ever Artistic Director
Vans is a skateboarding shoe company, known for original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories. The brand announced a multi-year partnership with the Grammy winning singer SZA, naming her as its first-ever artistic director. She’ll be responsible for reimagining campaigns and co-creating exclusive product collections.
SZA expressed gratitude and, in a press release, said “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”. She went on to say “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. They stand where I stand, and I’m honored to invite a whole bunch of people to stand off the wall with us”.

The first artistic director for Vans
Vans and SZA came together in a campaign to showcase the original brand anthem. In the collaboration, she wears one of her favorite Vans footwear styles, the Knu Skool in Black and White. Originally released in 1997, SZA’s updated version comes with a 3D side stripe, subtle design updates for comfort and style.
The brand film campaign was shot in the Scottish Highlands, blending nature’s beauty with human expression. The choice of location reflects SZA’s artistry, the imagery wasn’t the typical sneaker ad, it was more like a cinematic experience, bringing the brand’s identity into a clearer picture.

Updated version of Knu Skool
Vans chose SZA for this role at a time when the brand is working to stand out again in the busy sneaker market. As Artistic Director, she’ll help shape how Vans connects with people around the world. They can expect campaigns and creative ideas that feels new and counters the usual sneaker ads.
For SZA, the role offers a platform to merge both her music and fashion on a global scale, expanding her influence beyond music.
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SZA showcasing the Knu Skool in Black and White
This partnership is beneficial to both SZA and Vans. Together, they have the potential to set better style trends at the same time creating new market strategies for the brand.
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Olandria Carthen Dazzles in Pajtim at the 2026 Vanity Fair Party
After the Oscars ceremony, the Vanity Fair after‑party becomes its own runway, where attendees arrive in remarkable looks and make as much of a style statement as they did on the official red carpet. Olandria Carthen, who has been making headlines for her fashion looks since appearing on Love Island USA as “Bama the Barbie,” lived up to her reputation at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after‑party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, wearing a custom white gown by Pajtim Raci.

Olandria Carthen – Instagram
Olandria wore a custom pleated gown featuring a dramatic halter-neckline that transitions into a plunging, open front bodice. The bodice is tightly ruched, all the white chiffon pulled into a single structured point at the waist before opening into a sheer floor-length skirt with a train.

Olandria Carthen – Instagram
Wide cutouts on both sides of the waist left her midsection exposed, reflecting the gown’s deliberate design.
Her hair was styled in a loose curly updo with a few pieces falling around her face. Makeup included sculpted eyebrows, a soft smoky eye, and a glossy 90s inspired lip. Accessories were diamond pieces by Azature, including statement rings.

Olandria Carthen – Instagram
This gown showed a more sculptural side of Pajtim Raci. Chiffon is a difficult fabric to work with keeping the bodice firm while allowing the skirt and cape to flow is not easy. Pajtim got it right, and Olandria had no trouble wearing it. That credit belongs to the designer.
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Lori Harvey Rocks a Daring Thigh-High Slit at Chanel’s Paris Show
Lori Harvey stepped out for the Chanel Fall/Winter 2026 Womenswear Show in Paris, wearing a look that paired a cropped tweed jacket with a vivid red blouse and a beige Chanel skirt cut with a striking high slit.
The look consists of a bright red blouse worn beneath a cropped brown and cream tweed jacket. The blouse was slightly open at the collar, creating a V-shaped neckline. The jacket featured tweed fabric and metallic buttons along the front.

Photo credit: Instagram
Harvey wore a beige Chanel midi skirt that was fastened in front with three rows of large buttons. The cut opened high along the right side, forming a high slit revealing her leg. A slim burgundy belt sat at the waist, repeating the colour of the blouse.
She completed her look with a small black quilted Chanel clutch, narrow-tinted sunglasses, and pointed nude heels.
Harvey kept her hair pulled back into a firm ponytail. Her makeup featured warm tones, with softly shaped brows, light eye definition and glossy nude lips. Harvey’s styling and choice of accessories helped her stand out among the guests at the Paris show.
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Jadrolita Goes Futuristic in All-Pink for her Birthday Shoot
When it comes to birthday photoshoots, most celebrities play it safe. A glamorous dress, soft lighting, a cake prop and a few smiles for the camera. But Jadrolita chose a completely different direction for her latest birthday shoot. She stepped into a futuristic world, dressed head to toe in pink, poses as a character pulled straight from a sci-fi film rather than a traditional celebrant.

Photo: Ibor Edosa Victor
The concept leaned heavily into technology, identity, and digital culture, themes that already sit at the center of Jadrolita’s public persona. Known for blending artificial intelligence storytelling with lifestyle content, her birthday shoot felt personal and carefully planned rather than experimental.
The first thing that stands out is the colour choice. Every part of the look revolves around pink. It gave the impression of someone existing in a digital universe where colour replaces emotion and storytelling happens visually before words are spoken.
Her outfit consists of a fitted bodysuit crafted from a glossy material. The structure hugged her silhouette closely, creating a clean outline from shoulder to ankle.

Photo: Ibor Edosa Victor
Layered over the bodysuit was a sculpted jacket designed with exaggerated shoulders and defined edges. The tailoring introduced structure without making the outfit look heavy. Instead, it reinforced the futuristic theme, resembling protective gear worn by a character built for a digital era. Not forgetting her glasses which completed the futuristic look.
Hair and makeup followed the same direction. Her hair was styled in a short pixie cut with clean edges. Her makeup was kept nude.
What makes this birthday shoot notable is how clearly it reflects Jadrolita’s brand. She has built an online identity around digital intelligence, virtual interaction, and futuristic storytelling. Instead of separating her birthday celebration from that identity, she leaned fully into it.
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