MUNA Fronts New UGG Back-to-School Campaign Supporting LGBTQ+ Arts

Indie-pop powerhouses MUNA are officially swapping their stage wardrobe for plush footwear as the main stars of UGG’s high-profile back-to-school fall campaign. The acclaimed trio has joined forces with the footwear juggernaut for its latest autumn push, bringing together indie music, seasonal fashion, and unapologetic self-expression. The high-energy collaboration serves as a natural evolution for a band whose brand has always centered on honesty and personal style. According to reports surrounding the campaign launch, UGG specifically selected the group because of their emotionally candid songwriting and their distinct visual point of view. The feeling was mutual for the band members, who signed on after learning the creative team behind the commercial push intended to represent them authentically without altering their personal look or artistic values.

For MUNA, taking on a major brand endorsement was about much more than landing a trendy autumn wardrobe. The project gave the group a chance to align with a national fashion campaign that shares their focus on creative advocacy and identity. The back-to-school push connects directly to UGG’s established history of supporting arts groups and marginalized communities. In particular, the campaign highlights the brand's ongoing partnerships with prominent non-profit organizations, including Queer|Art, a group focused on fostering and mentoring LGBTQ+ creators, and Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles, an organization that uses music, mentorship, and social justice tools to empower local youth.

In an official press release for the campaign launch, the band spoke warmly about the footwear giant's track record of community involvement. MUNA noted that they deeply appreciate the long-standing relationships the brand maintains with essential non-profit organizations, praising the fashion company for keeping artistic communities right at the center of their commercial efforts. By stepping into the spotlight for this major fall campaign while keeping their values front and center, MUNA proves that mainstream fashion collaborations don't have to compromise indie authenticity.