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Investing in our new leaders is key to shaping our culture and driving growth at Zalando. 🚀 We know that leadership doesn’t start with a new title—it begins the moment you become responsible for guiding others. That transition is powerful, but it can also be a challenge. That’s why we created the New Leader Accelerator Program. We want to ensure our first-time people leaders have the support and tools they need, right from the very start. Because leadership isn't a destination, it's a journey. 🛤️ Read more about our approach here: https://lnkd.in/eD4gZrNu #InsideZalando #LeadershipTraining

Allyship, Dolls, and Doing the Werk ✨ Our "Celebrating Queer Language" project, inspired by Zalando's global Mother Tongue campaign, continues to highlight the unique expressions of queer communities. The mural in our reception area is a powerful visual, but the personal stories from our colleagues behind the words truly bring it to life. We believe in creating opportunities to systematically empower underrepresented voices. In our final video, hosted by Violet O'Brien, Alexis shares thoughts on "Allyship." Violet embraces the positivity of "Dolls," and Tyler reminds us of the dedication behind "Werk." These candid conversations reflect shared experiences and nurture a sense of pride and belonging right here at Zalando. Check out the full series here: https://zln.do/4564gVc Watch ‘Mother Tongue’ here: https://lnkd.in/dxtgx_aX #ZalandoPride #InsideZalando #ZalandoERGs

We just turned Berlin into a giant, fashion-fueled playground for families! 🎉 For 15 years, our Kids category has been growing into a holistic Kids & Family destination where customers of all ages and life stages are served in a distinct, inspiring, and engaging way. Our vision? Moving beyond just transactions to build lasting relationships and become a go-to partner for every family fashion need. This July, we had the incredible chance to meet our family customers IRL! We transformed Berlin’s iconic Tempelhof airport into a high-energy, fashion-fuelled playground for tweens & teens. Over an action-packed weekend, we welcomed 6,000 young guests and their parents. They got to explore, dive into hands-on workshops, and jump into exciting games that tested their creativity, skills, and style. The event was brought to life by Zalando Marketing Services in partnership with amazing brands: Nike brought the football energy, Tommy Hilfiger turned up the speed on the racing track, Jordan took it to the air with the dunk zone, New Balance sparked creativity in the DIY studio, Champion served arcade games and live stitching, and Yourturn offered customisation and collaborative art walls. Plus, a beauty corner and wheel of fortune from Too Faced topped it all off! Ready for a peek at the fun? Check out our video recap and highlights below! #ZalandoPlayground #ZalandoKids #ZMS #ZalandoNews

Copenhagen Fashion Week is around the corner and we’re very excited to host a panel talk on Adaptive fashion in the official SS26 talk program, supported by Vogue Business. We’ll continue the dialogue we launched in January and focus this time on the transformative power of Adaptive fashion for both wearers and fashion brands. We’ll be exploring the challenges and opportunities in inclusive design and social impact. ⁠ Join the discussion! 📝 More than a garment: The ripple effect of Adaptive fashion 📅 Tuesday, 5 August 🕑 14:15 - 15:00 CEST 📍 VERPAN, Møntergade 19B, 1116 Copenhagen⁠ Moderator: Kay Muwoki, Senior D&I Manager, Zalando⁠ Speakers: Lauren Wasser, Model and Activist; Emma Matell, Casting Director, Emma Matell Casting; Francesca Harvey, Apparel Designer, adidas. They will be sharing their insights, strategies and solutions for a more inclusive fashion future. The talk is open to all and free of charge, so we hope to see you there! Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea7yRd-y #CPHFWxZalando #AdaptiveFashion #ZalandoNews

Unpacking the Stories Behind the Words ❤️ Following our global Mother Tongue campaign, which shines a light on the distinctive, witty, and meaningful language of queer communities, we're continuing the conversation with our Zalando employees. Our mural is growing, filled with words that hold deep personal significance for our team. Join us in this second video, hosted by Violet O'Brien, as Israel explores the history behind "Cruising," Louis teaches us to "Slay," and Vithursan brings the energy with "Yaas." Discover the stories, humour, and heritage embedded in these iconic terms, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of queer language. Check out the full series here: https://zln.do/4564gVc Watch ‘Mother Tongue’: https://lnkd.in/dxtgx_aX #ZalandoPride #InsideZalando #ZalandoERGs

Think there’s only one way into a tech career? Think again. The idea that you need a specific degree to get a job in tech is officially old news. It’s a change we’re seeing everywhere, and it’s all about embracing different skills and new perspectives. Here in Dortmund, we’ve been part of some amazing conversations about what this new world of tech looks like. From a personal chat in our own office to a city-wide event, the message is clear. The future of tech is for everyone. Read the new playbook: https://zln.do/4mc1pRE #InsideZalando #ZalandoTech #ZalandoDortmund

The energy at our Christopher Street Day 2025 Kick Off Party was absolutely electric! Our LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) pulled off an unforgettable event for over 175 of our colleagues, including the community and allies, setting the perfect tone for this year's celebrations. Attendees jumped into some incredible workshops throughout the evening! A huge thank you to Shona Neary (Counter Cult) for the creative badge workshop, Sharon S Karen for a fun and informative beginner drag workshop, and 🏳️⚧️Stella B. & collective for the amazing drag workshop and performance! We were also incredibly thrilled to have our Chief People Officer and LGBTQIA+ ERG Sponsor, Astrid Arndt, open the event with an inspiring speech, setting an example for how we champion diversity and inclusion at Zalando. This couldn't have happened without incredible collaboration from so many people. A huge shout-out to Lukas Radewahn and Astrid Spengler from the Events Team who brought our vision to life. Pierre Duperray kept the dance floor buzzing, and the LGBTQIA+ ERG, with Laura Haacke and Sam Tallant leading the way, made the event a reality. We're also incredibly thankful for Katharina Gloser's support and commitment, and to all the dedicated volunteers who helped – your enthusiasm took the event to the next level! #InsideZalando #ZalandoERGs #ZalandoPride

The pace of change in product design is incredible! Our approaches are becoming more fluid as we integrate new tools and processes. Since our community made their 2025 predictions last December, there have definitely been a few curveballs 😲 As we pass the mid-year mark, join our Zalando product designers as they reflect on the biggest surprises they've encountered - from industry shifts to personal mindset changes. Discover their insights: https://zln.do/4mjJBnN #ZalandoTech #ZalandoDesign #ZEOS #ZMS ZEOS Zalando Marketing Services

What a day! Our Summer Garden 2025 was a vibrant celebration of community and connection. We loved seeing Zalandos from across the business enjoying great food, lively games, amazing performances, karaoke, and DJ sets. Huge appreciation to our incredible events team for their hard work in making the Summer Garden a reality, to our fantastic performers, and to all our Zalandos for creating such a memorable atmosphere 🧡 More moments from #ZalandoSummerGarden2025 are on their way! #InsideZalando

Celebrating Queer Language 🗣️ This Pride, Zalando is proud to launch Mother Tongue, our global campaign that explores the power, culture, and confidence of queer language. Inspired by this initiative, we're bringing the celebration closer to home with our internal "Celebrating Queer Language" project at Zalando. Our employees are contributing to a physical mural in our reception area – a living, evolving representation of the queer community's language and experiences. These candid interviews, hosted by Violet O'Brien, dive into the personal significance of these words. In our first video, Adans Smith Silva Gomez shares what "Werk" means to him, Matthew Dwyer discusses the importance of "Chosen Family," and Diane Sicsic highlights the role of "Employee Resource Groups" in fostering inclusion. Each word tells a personal story, building on our journey to be inclusive by design 🧡 Check out the full series here: https://zln.do/4564gVc Watch ‘Mother Tongue’: https://lnkd.in/dxtgx_aX #ZalandoPride #InsideZalando #ZalandoERGs