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Senior Fashion Designer Philipp Paul Hammermeister shares his passionate insights into the process of elevating Adaptive Wear at Zalando. In 2023, Philipp had the opportunity to drive the design direction of our kids’ and sports’ adaptive collections. These collections are a testament to inclusivity and accessibility, embracing the diverse needs of our society. For sportswear specifically, Phillipp also worked together with Ottobock and their athletes, incorporating feedback rounds and knowledge exchanges into the design process. We invited the athletes to fitting sessions where we reviewed the products together and discussed how suitable or useful certain design details were. We gained incredible insights and used these to push the boundaries of fashion. More here: https://zln.do/3wu3eVJ #doBETTER #InsideZalando

The ‘f’ word carries some pretty negative connotations. For many, ‘failure’ is connected to the feeling of not being good enough or letting others down. It is often seen as the enemy of hopes and dreams, standing in the way of achievement. However, in reality, the vast majority of perceived failures, in personal and professional life, can be productive, moving us and our work toward positive outcomes. When we cultivate the mindset that failure has value, for ourselves and others, we can use it to move faster towards our goals — and even succeed more than we initially thought possible. In our latest blog article, six members of our product design community share how failure led to breakthrough moments in their design careers. Learn from Jarno, Çiğdem, Inès, Santiago, Andrea, and Jack: https://zln.do/4b7UOT1 #InsideZalando #ZalandoDesign #ZalandoTech #LoungeByZalando

We're thrilled to announce the winner of the 2024 Zalando Visionary Award, Sinéad O'Dwyer. The Zalando Visionary Award celebrates the makers of the future by putting the spotlight on designers and brands with a visionary approach to creating positive social impact, driving innovation and creativity within the fashion industry and beyond. With robust brand values and a clear vision for the future of fashion, Sinéad O’Dwyer showed a dedication to creating meaningful change by consistently designing, developing and producing clothing with a focus on championing diversity and inclusion. Lena - Sophie Röper (geb. Krups), General Manager, Designer at Zalando, shares, “Sinéad O’Dwyer clearly demonstrates the values that we want to see and embodies the spirit of the Zalando Visionary Award. The brand strikes the right balance of these values with unique designs, innovative solutions with a provocative, wearable and exciting collection. It’s fresh fashion and Sinéad’s progressive approach is what Zalando stands for – championing the new wave of designers who dare to dream and create a better future for fashion.” More here: https://zln.do/44OlZjH #ZalandoVisionaryAward #ZalandoxCPHFW

"I've just realized I've been here eight years, which is a bit of a shock to my system because that's as long as I've committed to anything. I'm still very happy with the direction where everything's going. Not just in my personal career, but also with the vision, especially now that Zalando is saying they want to do more video work and live streams. Hopefully, other companies are also going in this direction, and if you're into film production and broadcasting or a similar field, there's a nice future for all of us." shares Leon Retief, Team Lead - Broadcasting and Video Production, in the latest episode of our 'Pieces of me' podcast. Will every large company have a video production team in the future? Will AI avatars replace leaders in company videos? Tune in to hear Leon's take: Spotify: zln.do/3ztO1lS Apple Podcasts: zln.do/3NmR9FO Or your favourite podcast platform! #InsideZalando #ZalandoPiecesOfMe

Today we published our Q1 figures, delivering GMV growth and increasing profitability. We also confirmed our full year guidance for 2024. The results are a validation of our updated strategy, announced in March, to build the leading pan-European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce ecosystem around our two main growth vectors: Business-to-Consumer (#B2C) and Business-to-Business (#B2B). B2C customers are showing increased interest in our quality assortment, digital tools, propositions and our inspiring content. B2B customers are signing up for our unique offering of logistics, software and service capabilities. Read more here: https://zln.do/3UNUl2A #financials

Meet Kanupriya Gupta, a Senior Software Engineer, and a dancing instructor. Having joined Zalando in 2018, Kanupriya is a skilled engineer, an avid dancer, and an enthusiastic dancing teacher – swipe to learn more about her passion 💫 Kanupriya's Bollywood dance workout classes are part of our Peer Power initiative, where employees with a passion for fitness lead live classes on campus for their colleagues. #InsideZalando #PeerPower #PeopleOfZalando

Join our co-CEO David Schneider at OMR on Wednesday, May 8th from 10:55 to 11:15 a.m. for an exciting talk with Jelena Faber on the Red Stage, which is also free to stream live. The talk will be conducted in German. We hope that you can either join live in person or online via the link to the conference below. More here: https://zln.do/3UOcHQY #OMR24

Bjoern Windmüller is the Team Lead Warehouse in our Münster Outlet Store. Along with the rest of the management team, he keeps our store running! "I love supporting employees on their growth journey, accompanying them from their first day at the store to becoming a permanent part of Zalando. It makes me proud every single time! I also relish the opportunity to challenge processes and be able to modify (and help shape them) where needed." shares Björn. In our interview with him, he shares his personal motivation for working at our Zalando Outlet Store– and reveals his leadership principles for us all to learn from: https://zln.do/4bp4Y1x #InsideZalando #ZalandoOutlet

We're thrilled to announce the launch of ARENA by Zalando, our first-ever physical pop-up experience for streetwear in Stockholm! Join us at St Paulsgatan 22A from May 3rd to June 29th as we dive into a world where fashion, music, and art collide. ARENA by Zalando promises an immersive journey into the heart of local street culture, featuring curated streetwear collections, exclusive product launches, captivating art exhibitions, and interactive workshops. But that's not all! We're proud to unveil our exclusive partnerships with three remarkable music artists: Grammis Award-winner Bavé, hip-hop icon Jelassi, and club personality Nápoles. Each artist will infuse their unique style and creativity into our space over the course of three weeks, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. We're thrilled to become part of Stockholm's vibrant community and showcase our commitment to the local streetwear scene. Expect a dynamic atmosphere where fashion, music, and art converge to celebrate Swedish streetwear culture. For a detailed schedule of events and collaborations, follow along as we shine a spotlight on local street culture and the fusion of fashion, music, and art. See you there: https://zln.do/3JKMgpb #ARENAbyZalando #Streetwear #StockholmFashion

This Future Day at Zalando, we aimed to discard gender roles and craft fresh perspectives. In our Berlin and Dortmund offices, we built a programme dedicated to illustrating to children that professions aren't confined by gender stereotypes. From Engineering and Purchasing to Logistics and Tech, colleagues across the company worked together with the Wellbeing team and the Zalando Parents Group to share glimpses into their roles, encouraging the children to think about their future. They had the opportunity to step behind the scenes of Zalando, learn about different career pathways, and get hands-on with our processes. Take a look at the photos to find out more about what they got up to 💡 #InsideZalando #Zukunftstag Girls'Day - Mädchen-Zukunftstag Boys'Day - Jungen-Zukunftstag