I am Julian Zigerli, born and raised in Uster, Switzerland. With a passion for creative freedom that fills my mind, I enjoy living life with my friends and family by my side. Holding both Swiss and Italian passports, I currently live in Zürich in a tower on the 22nd floor, appreciating the world as my oyster. Throughout my career, I have developed a fashion label and collaborated on numerous design projects and collections. My professional journey spans across teaching, costume design for theatre plays, fashion and merchandise projects, and brand collaborations, including work with major companies such as Swarovski and Migros. I have also received multiple Swiss Design Awards and contributed to fashion education as a guest professor at the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).

Julian Zigerli

I am Julian Zigerli, born and raised in Uster, Switzerland. With a passion for creative freedom that fills my mind, I enjoy living life with my friends and family by my side. Holding both Swiss and Italian passports, I currently live in Zürich in a tower on the 22nd floor, appreciating the world as my oyster. Throughout my career, I have developed a fashion label and collaborated on numerous design projects and collections. My professional journey spans across teaching, costume design for theatre plays, fashion and merchandise projects, and brand collaborations, including work with major companies such as Swarovski and Migros. I have also received multiple Swiss Design Awards and contributed to fashion education as a guest professor at the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).

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I am Julian Zigerli, born and raised in Uster, Switzerland. With a passion for creative freedom that fills my mind, I enjoy living life with my friends and family by my side. Holding both Swiss and Italian passports, I currently live in Zürich in a tower on the 22nd floor, appreciating the world as my oyster. Throughout my career, I have developed a fashion label and collaborated on numerous design projects and collections.

My professional journey spans across teaching, costume design for theatre plays, fashion and merchandise projects, and brand collaborations, including work with major companies such as Swarovski and Migros. I have also received multiple Swiss Design Awards and contributed to fashion education as a guest professor at the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).

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Work Experience

Guest Professor at the fashion department at University of Arts Berlin (UdK)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivering lectures and guiding students in the fashion department as an ongoing guest professor, contributing to the academic and creative growth of upcoming designers.
Workshop Instructor at GBS St.Gallen foundation class
January 1, 2019 - August 15, 2025
Conducted a workshop aimed at foundational design skills for students at GBS St.Gallen.
Guest Lecturer at Institute Mode-Design HKG | FHNW
January 1, 2020 - August 15, 2025
Engaged with Bachelor and Master students for thesis and studio fashion design projects through guest lectures over multiple years.
Tutoring for the knitting factory at University of Arts Berlin
January 1, 2010 - August 15, 2025
Tutored students in the knitting factory, supporting hands-on skills development within a university setting.
Founder & Designer at JULIANZIGERLI fashion label
January 1, 2011 - Present
Founded the JULIANZIGERLI fashion label in 2011, leading design and brand development including capsule collections, collaborations, and campaigns across fashion and merchandising.

Education

Diplom in Fashion Design at University of Arts (UdK), Berlin
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Diplom in General Arts at Punkt G Gestaltungsschule, Zürich
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Foundation Year at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), Zürich
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization