ZALANDO: THE VISIONARY AWARD MOVES FROM COPENHAGEN TO MILAN

2026-11-06T12:27:29.611Z

Zalando is taking its Visionary Award — launched in 2023 at Copenhagen Fashion Week — to Italy. In 2027, the Berlin-based platform will present the prize in Milan, partnering with the Fondazione Sozzani, one of Italy's most distinguished institutions for fashion, photography and design. The shift is strategic. "Milan brings together creativity, traditional craftsmanship, and outstanding manufacturing like almost no other place," said Eloisa Siclari, general manager Southern Europe at Zalando. "Together with the Fondazione Sozzani, we offer emerging designers practical support to turn bold ideas into market-ready collections and to secure international visibility for them." Sara Spännar, VP brand and creative at Zalando, framed the prize as part of the platform's broader mission: "Zalando opens doors to new perspectives and experiences — for our brand partners and customers, as well as for the industry's emerging creative talent. With this award, we want to actively support