Eyes on Talents X Paris Good Fashion and in Partnership with APF France Handicap and Zalando

Grand Prix Inclusive Design 2026: A Call for Creative Change 

Grand Prix Inclusive Design 2026

The future of fashion is inclusive and the Grand Prix Inclusive Design 2026 is inviting creatives around the world to help shape it. 

Launched by Eyes on Talents in collaboration with Paris Good Fashion and APF France handicap, this international competition returns for its fourth edition, celebrating innovative, sustainable, and inclusive fashion design. 

Spotlight on Inclusive Innovation 

This year’s edition places a strong emphasis on human-centred design, exploring how fashion and product designers can create garments and accessories tailored to people with varying degrees of disability. 

Rather than seeing fashion as purely aesthetic, the competition encourages participants to rethink clothing and objects as interfaces between the body, identity, and environment : enhancing autonomy, usability, and self-expression. 

Projects may also explore how AI, data, and algorithmic systems inform the design, adaptation, personalisation, production, and experience of accessories, enabling more inclusive, responsive, and human-centred outcomes. 

Designers are challenged to go beyond traditional approaches and develop solutions that meaningfully improve everyday experiences, whether through functional innovation or thoughtful reinterpretation of existing designs. 

A Global Platform for Talent 

Open to designers, students, and creatives worldwide, the competition is free to enter and welcomes both physical and digital submissions. Participants can present fully realised pieces or detailed 3D concepts, making the competition accessible to a wide range of talents. 

To take part, applicants must submit a clear concept outlining their idea, materials, and the specific disability their project addresses. All entries remain confidential and are reviewed exclusively by the official jury and partners. 

Key Dates to Remember 

• Launch: 31 January 2026 
• Final submission deadline: 19 April 2026 
• Results announcement: 10 June 2026 

Recognition and Opportunities 

Winners of the Grand Prix Inclusive Design 2026 will benefit from both financial support. 

Prizes include: 

• €10,000 for first place 
• €5,000 for second place 

In addition, winning designers will gain exclusive exposure through Paris Good Fashion and Eyes on Talents, as well as recognition for their affiliated institutions. 

With the support of partners such as Zalando, the competition continues to expand its reach and impact across the global fashion ecosystem. 

Meet the Jury 

Projects will be evaluated by an international panel of experts from across the fashion and creative industries, ensuring a diverse and forward-thinking selection process. 

The 2026 jury includes:

Floriane de Saint Pierre | Founder, Eyes on Talents  

Isabelle Lefort | Co-Founder, Paris Good Fashion 

Laura Toledano | General Manager, Zalando Western Europe 

Clarisse Reille | General Director, DEFI 

Pascal Morand  | Executive President, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode 

Nathalie Dufour | Director, ANDAM 

Nathalie Franson | Founder and CEO, NFP agency 

Virginie Dubost | Speaker & Inclusive Design Advocate 

Nathalie Caclard | Culture Programme Manager at APF France Handicap

Richard Bionic | Digital Creator

Astrid de Montessus | Partner, Eyes on Talents 
 

Driving Change Through Design 

More than just a competition, the Grand Prix Inclusive Design is a platform for meaningful change. It empowers designers to rethink the role of fashion in society and to contribute to a more inclusive, accessible future. 

With Virginie Dubost serving as this year’s ambassador, the initiative continues to amplify voices advocating for accessibility and inclusion across the industry. 

About the Initiators 

About Eyes on Talents 

Eyes on Talents is the international talent platform connecting influential and innovative brands with creative and management talents worldwide. Guided by the belief that every need has a solution, Eyes on Talents facilitates diverse collaborations across the creative industries. 

Eyes on Talents partners with leading institutions including Paris Good Fashion, Villa Noailles, the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories of Hyères, Design Parade Toulon, Ateliers de Paris, Circulation(s) Festival, and numerous international organizations. 

About Paris Good Fashion 

Paris Good Fashion is a collective movement bringing together fashion professionals, designers, brands, and citizens committed to sustainable fashion. Its mission is to co-construct actionable and progressive solutions that transform industry practices. 

Through working groups, steering committees, and “tanks to action,” Paris Good Fashion defines strategic priorities, organizes conferences, mobilizes young creatives, and engages society in rethinking responsible consumption. 

About APF France handicap 

APF France handicap is France’s largest organization dedicated to the protection and representation of people with disabilities and their families. Recognized as being of public utility, the organization advocates for an inclusive and supportive society, guided by strong humanist, militant, and social values.
 

About Virginie Dubost 

Virginie Dubost is a prominent advocate for accessibility and inclusion, sharing her experiences as a wheelchair user and public speaker. Based in Paris, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in public spaces and services. Virginie is also a podcast host and has a background in the luxury industry. Her content often highlights the need for societal change towards inclusivity.
 

About Zalando 

Founded in Berlin in 2008, Zalando is the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle. Connecting 62 million active customers with more than 7,000 brands across 29 markets, our operations are built on a unique AI-powered data and infrastructure platform. For our customers, our multi-app approach - comprising Zalando, ABOUT YOU, and Lounge by Zalando - delivers an inspiring, highly personalized shopping experience, serving different customers with different needs. For our partners, we are building the operating system for e-commerce. Through ZEOS, Tradebyte, and SCAYLE, we open our logistics, software, and service capabilities to brands and retailers, enabling them to seamlessly scale their businesses across borders.  For further information, please visit: corporate.zalando.com/en 

Get Involved 

Designers ready to make an impact can submit their projects via the Eyes on Talents platform. 

Find out more and apply via the website or the button below: 

www.eyesontalents.com