In a first, top European design prize awarded to €20 uniform for China’s delivery drivers2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 10:00pm, 19 Sep 2026Updated: 11:19pm, 19 Sep 2026Taobao Instant Commerce, Alibaba’s on-demand delivery service that was revamped last year and is known as Taobao Shangou in Chinese, won a top French Design Award prize on Saturday for its delivery worker uniform, marking the first time the prize was awarded for a design for frontline workers.“We think the [Taobao Shangou] suit design would transform delivery workwear into a recognisable professional uniform, helping reshape how society sees this essential profession,” said Dario Olivero, chair of the award’s organising committee.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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In a first, top European design prize awarded to €20 uniform for China’s delivery drivers
Alibaba's on-demand delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce (known as Taobao Shangou in Chinese), has received a top French Design Award for its delivery worker uniform. This marks the first time the prestigious award has been given for a design intended for frontline workers.
Xiaofei XuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-19 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Alibaba's on-demand delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce (known as Taobao Shangou in Chinese), has received a top French Design Award for its delivery worker uniform. This marks the first time the prestigious award has been given for a design intended for frontline workers. The uniform, costing approximately €20, aims to elevate the perception of delivery work by transforming it into a recognizable professional uniform. Dario Olivero, chair of the award's organizing committee, stated that the design is intended to reshape how society views this essential profession. The award was presented on Saturday.
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The suit design would transform delivery workwear into a recognisable professional uniform, helping reshape how society sees this essential profession.
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This marks the first time the prize was awarded for a design for frontline workers.
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Taobao Instant Commerce (Taobao Shangou) won a top French Design Award prize on Saturday for its delivery worker uniform.
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A €20 uniform for China's delivery drivers won a top European design prize.
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