Lian Original Nominated for the Global Elite Award 2026

We are proud to announce another landmark recognition for Liechtenstein. Lian Original has been officially nominated for the Global Elite Award 2026. The nomination is in the category “Leading Sustainable Leather Goods Brand.”

This is more than a personal achievement. It is another milestone for the Principality of Liechtenstein on the international stage of conscious luxury.

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A Story of Success That Crosses Borders

Over the past months, Lian Original has secured a series of historic achievements for Liechtenstein. In late 2025, the label became the first brand from Liechtenstein ever to win at the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards, where it was named “Best Luxury Niche Fashion Brand.” That victory marked the first time in history that the global “Oscars of Luxury” recognised a brand from the Principality.

In March 2026, a nomination for the International Sustainability Award 2026 followed, alongside a further nomination for the German Brand Award 2026 under the motto “Brand Forward.” At the same time, Lian Original set a new charitable donation record, tripling its contributions compared to the previous year.

Now, the Global Elite Award 2026 adds the next international nomination to the list, and with it, a historic triple opportunity.

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In the Company of the World’s Greatest Brands

The Global Elite Awards is one of the most prestigious international recognition platforms in the luxury industry, and the calibre of this year’s winners speaks for itself. Among the 2026 honourees are Cartier, recognised as “Leading Global Luxury Jewelry House,” and On, the Swiss performance brand awarded as “Leading Performance Innovation Brand in Global Sportswear.” Fellow winners include Rimowa, Aesop, AMAN Kyoto and Rhode, names that define the very pinnacle of global luxury and innovation.

Being nominated alongside these icons is a statement in itself. It places Lian Original firmly on the map of the world’s most respected luxury brands.

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Three Awards. Three Firsts. One Country.

Should Lian Original win the Global Elite Award 2026, it would be part of an unprecedented series: the third time a global award premiere is achieved for the Principality of Liechtenstein, within a remarkably short period of time. It all began in late 2025 with the victory at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the first international luxury prize ever to go to Liechtenstein. Now, both the International Sustainability Award 2026 and the Global Elite Award 2026 could each make history in their own right, for the very same country.

Three different awards. Three world firsts for Liechtenstein. All within the same award cycle.

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Conscious Luxury. From Liechtenstein to the World.

Lian Original stands for a clear vision: luxury that carries responsibility. The zero-inventory model, where every piece is crafted only after an order is placed, combines the highest level of Italian craftsmanship with an uncompromisingly sustainable approach. No overstock. No unnecessary use of resources. Every product is a certified individual piece.

“These nominations confirm that we are on the right path,” says Lian Ospelt, Founder and CEO of Lian Original. “Conscious Luxury is not a niche. It is the future. And we are proud to be shaping that future from Liechtenstein.”

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