Jil Sander (brand)

Founded by Jil Sander in 1968, the company's first womenswear collection was launched in 1973, menswear followed in 1997.[http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/JLSANDER/seasons/ style.com - Jil Sander][https://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/designers/jil-sander/ nymag.com - Jil Sander]{{Cite news|date=1987-06-28|title="Ich möchte aufrütteln: Seht doch genau hin"|language=de|work=Der Spiegel|url=https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/ich-moechte-aufruetteln-seht-doch-genau-hin-a-fa08dbda-0002-0001-0000-000013526027|access-date=2021-11-19|issn=2195-1349}} Her first collection – there was just one of each item – sold out in a week.Tamsin Blanchard (11 January 2004), [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2004/jan/11/fashion.shopping Clean and serene] The Guardian. From 1974, she sold her own collections alongside fashion by Sonia Rykiel, Thierry Mugler and others. The first fragrance – Woman Pure – was launched in 1979.Genevieve Buck (September 14, 1994), [https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-09-19-9409190182-story.html Jil Sander Designs Expansion] Chicago Tribune. During those years, all of the brand's boutiques were designed by New York architect Michael Gabellini.Genevieve Buck (September 14, 1994), [https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-09-19-9409190182-story.html Jil Sander Designs Expansion] Chicago Tribune.

In the 1980s, Sander presented her collections at the Milan fashion shows. With fashion alone, the company made a turnover of 20 million marks in 1981.{{Cite news|date=1982-03-28|title=Bein am Boden|language=de|work=Der Spiegel|url=https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/bein-am-boden-a-cd56186a-0002-0001-0000-000014340261|access-date=2021-11-19|issn=2195-1349}}

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The company went public and was listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange in 1989;{{cite web|title=JIL SANDER (BRAND)|url=http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Jil_Sander_(Brand)|publisher=Vogue|access-date=2013-01-09|archive-date=2013-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129121453/http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Jil_Sander_%28Brand%29|url-status=dead}} in the process, Sander herself sold a one-third ownership for $56 million while retaining control over the voting shares. Also in 1989, the company established a manufacturing site in Ellerau, near Hamburg.[https://www.welt.de/print-welt/article582417/Jil-Sander-Angst-um-Jobs-in-der-Produktion-Ellerau.html Jil Sander: Angst um Jobs in der Produktion Ellerau] Die Welt, 1 September 1999.

The 1990s are considered to be the heyday of the Jil Sander brand.{{Cite news|date=2009-03-25|title="Man muss Sinn haben für das effortless"|language=de-DE|work=Der Tagesspiegel Online|url=https://www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/portraet-jil-sander-modedesignerin-man-muss-sinn-haben-fuer-das-effortless/1481266.html|access-date=2021-11-19|issn=1865-2263}} Flagship stores were built in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei, and Sander worked on the design in collaboration with Gabellini and other architects. In 1993 a flagship store was added on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. In 1995, the company moved into two 18th-century palazzi on Harvestehuder Weg, overlooking the Außenalster lake in the north of Hamburg; they were redesigned by Gabellini.Brigitte Blobel (12 March 1999), [https://www.abendblatt.de/archiv/1999/article204553233/Ein-weisses-Chateau-fuer-die-Haute-Couture.html Ein weißes Château für die Haute Couture] Hamburger Abendblatt.

In 1992, the designer Roberto Menichetti was hired as Sander's assistant for the women's collection.{{Cite web|title=Roberto Menichetti|url=http://www.menichetti.com/biografia/|access-date=2021-11-19|website=www.menichetti.com}} The footwear collaboration between Jil Sander and Puma from 1996 onwards goes back to his and Sanders' designs – the designer sneaker King was first presented in 1996,Richard Benson (25 January 2006), [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/jan/25/fashion.richardbenson A fresh chapter in the trainer wars] The Guardian. the Easy Rider model followed in 1997. In 1997, Jil Sander launched the men's fashion collection; Menichetti also contributed to these designs.Adrian Clark (9 July 1999), [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/1999/jul/09/fashion4 21st century boys] The Guardian. Men's fashion soon contributed around 20 percent to group sales.{{Cite web|title=Medizinmann Mode|url=https://www.stern.de/lifestyle/mode/roberto-menichetti-medizinmann-mode-3542630.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=stern.de|language=de}}

Also in 1997, Jil Sander established Tailor Made, a line of hand-tailored classic suits in luxury fabrics in limited quantities.Anne-Marie Schiro (29 April 1997), [https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/29/style/for-the-rich-a-new-high-end.html For the Rich, a New High End] New York Times.

In 1999, Prada Group bought a 75 percent share in the company,{{cite news|last=White|first=Belinda|title=Jil Sander to return to Jil Sander?|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9100482/Jil-Sander-to-return-to-Jil-Sander.html|publisher=Telegraph|date=February 23, 2012|location=London}} for which it reportedly paid more than $100 million.Eric Wilson (24 February 2006), [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/24/business/private-equity-group-to-buy-jil-sander-label-from-prada.html Private Equity Group to Buy Jil Sander Label From Prada] New York Times. It later increased that stake to 98 percent.Miles Socha (24 February 2006), [https://wwd.com/feature/strategy-for-jil-sander-buyer-to-grow-brand-sell-it-in-3-to-5-years-544006-1989916/ Strategy for Jil Sander: Buyer to Grow Brand, Sell It in 3 to 5 Years] Women's Wear Daily. At the time, Sander said publicly that she partnered with Prada in large part to expand her brand's accessories business.Ginia Bellafante (25 January 2000), [https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/25/style/front-row-jil-sander-divorcing-prada-after-next-month-s-fall-women-s-collection.html Jil Sander is divorcing Prada. After next month's fall women's collection in Milan, she plans to leave her signature company.] New York Times. Six months later, Sander departed the company as chairwoman and creative director, and nearly all the design and production staff left as well.Cathy Horyn (27 May 2005), [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/27/business/worldbusiness/prada-hires-a-mens-wear-designer-to-direct-its-jil.html Prada Hires a Men's Wear Designer to Direct Its Jil Sander Division] New York Times. The company, which had been profitable before the sale to Prada, lost money in 2001 and 2002.

In 2003, Sander returned to the brand as creative director, for a six-year contract.[https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/sander-bertelli-together-once-again-ready-to-grow-730593/ Sander and Bertelli: Together Once Again and Ready to Grow] Women's Wear Daily, 23 May 2003. As part of the deal, she got to sit on Prada’s strategic committee, alongside Bertelli and Miuccia Prada. She was also given the option to join Jil Sander’s board at a later stage. However she decided to leave again 18 months later.

A restructuring that began in 2004 led Prada to predict that the Jil Sander brand would break even by 2006. The brand's only German production site in Ellerau – with a total of around 160 employees – was closed in 2005.Corinna Visser (24 February 2006), [https://www.tagesspiegel.de/wirtschaft/britischer-investor-kauft-jil-sander-1307878.html Britischer Investor kauft Jil Sander] Der Tagesspiegel. All production has since been taking place in Italy.Amanda Kaiser (9 March 2005), [https://wwd.com/feature/sander-to-meet-on-production-move-580861-1956305/ Sander to Meet on Production Move] Women's Wear Daily. The company’s net loss further widened to 29.6 million euros ($37 million) in 2004Amanda Kaiser (5 May 2005), [https://wwd.com/feature/prada-says-sander-in-red-considering-lang-sale-575509-1961163/ Prada Says Sander in Red, Considering Lang Sale] Women's Wear Daily. and to 37.3 million euros ($46.3 million) in 2005.Amanda Kaiser (30 May 2006), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-loss-hits-46-3-million-in-2005-533843-1999033/ Jil Sander Loss Hits $46.3 Million in 2005] Women's Wear Daily.

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In February 2005, the long-standing in-house design team and Sander’s longtime stylist, Joe McKenna, presented the first Jil Sander collection since the founder’s departure. In May 2005, it was announced that Raf Simons had become creative director for the women's and men's collection.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Simons wanted to "strip it down so there was nothing that wasn't necessary".{{cite web |url=http://men.style.com/fashion/style_notes |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-04-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221012326/http://men.style.com/fashion/style_notes |archivedate=2007-12-21 }} Suzy Menkes, the principal fashion writer for the International Herald Tribune, said that some items in the collection "made exceptional pieces" but overall it "was not as strong as before."{{cite web |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/06/26/reports/rflo.php |title=Raf Simons sends out his futuristic gladiators - Style - International Herald Tribune |website=www.iht.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050629234521/http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/06/26/reports/rflo.php |archive-date=2005-06-29}} The Fall/Winter collection, however, received accolades from IHT.{{cite web |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/15/opinion/rmon.php |title=Simons with Sander: A good fit in time of quirky nobility - Style - International Herald Tribune |website=www.iht.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060716165158/http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/15/opinion/rmon.php |archive-date=2006-07-16}} Simons' first women’s collection was shown at Milan Fashion Week in 2006. The collection received a positive review from the Evening Standard{{Cite web | url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/londoncuts/articles/21771303?source=Evening%20Standard | title=This is London Magazine }} and the Los Angeles Times.{{cite news|title=Raf Simons' first collection for the Jil Sander line burns brightly with its subtle luxury |work=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/cl-et-fashion22feb22,0,7366751.story?coll=la-home-style |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060303084540/http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/cl-et-fashion22feb22%2C0%2C7366751.story?coll=la-home-style |archivedate=March 3, 2006 }}

In 2006, Luc Vandevelde's London-based private equity firm Change Capital Partners LLP bought the company from Prada for an undisclosed sum thought to be about £68 million.Julia Kollewe (24 February 2006), [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/vandevelde-snaps-up-jil-sander-for-163-68m-6108439.html Vandevelde snaps up Jil Sander for £68m] The Independent.[https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=arrjULSjFipg Bloomberg - Prada Sells Jil Sander to Vandevelde's Change Capital] It also gave equity in the company to Simons, along with two top managers.

At that point, the Telegraph reported that the company was in better shape financially. Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli said: "As we focus on the development of the Prada and Miu Miu brands, I am certain that Change Capital Partners will be able to provide the necessary investment to further grow the Jil Sander business."{{cite web |url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?stid=33202 |title=Jil Sander has a new owner after a "very, very, very good" offer | Vogue |accessdate=2007-04-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927183321/http://www.vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?stid=33202 |archivedate=2007-09-27 }} Raf Simons remained creative director at Jil Sander.{{cite news| url=https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70E14FE345A0C778EDDAB0894DE404482 | work=The New York Times | first=Eric | last=Wilson | title=Private Equity Group to Buy Jil Sander Label From Prada | date=February 24, 2006}} Under Change Capital ownership, the company moved from negative ebitda of €12.9 million in 2005 to positive ebitda of €6.1 million in 2007.Andrew Roberts (29 July 2008), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-said-for-sale-1673032-1633121/ Jil Sander Said for Sale] Women's Wear Daily.Gwen Robinson (2 September 2008), [https://www.ft.com/content/7652dcc3-1074-363d-960b-1cb661ea5e7a Onward fashions deal for Jil Sander] Financial Times.

In July 2008, Jil Sander finalized its squeeze-out, initially set in motion in 2006, and fully delisted a remaining two percent stake from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.Alessandra Ilari (1 September 2008), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-has-new-owners-1732340-1625958/ Jil Sander Undergoes Another Major Change: New Ownership] Women's Wear Daily.

In September 2008, Onward Holdings Co. Ltd. ({{tyo|8016}}), a Japanese multi-brand fashion conglomerate, and its European subsidiary GIBO' CO. S.p.A. acquired unlisted Violine S.à r.l., a Luxembourg-based holding firm that had the Jil Sander brand under its wing, for 167 million euros (US$244 million).[https://web.archive.org/web/20090529013310/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/5007407/Jil-Sander-returns-to-fashion-with-Uniqlo.html Jil Sander returns to fashion with Uniqlo] The Telegraph, 23 March 2009[http://www.changecapitalpartners.com/change-capital-partners-to-sell-jil-sander-to-onward-and-gibo/ Change Capital Partners to sell Jil Sander to Onward and GIBO] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028175710/http://www.changecapitalpartners.com/change-capital-partners-to-sell-jil-sander-to-onward-and-gibo/ |date=2021-10-28 }} Change Capital Partners, 1 September 2008Silvia Ognibene (19 June 2010), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-fashion-jilsander-interview-idUSTRE65I0UW20100619 Jil Sander says full recovery could be years out] Reuters.

In 2019, Jil Sander collaborated with Mackintosh on a series of functional outerwear pieces and accessories.Maisie Skidmore (20 October 2022), [https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/jil-sander-linda-tegg-installation-milan Linda Tegg creates a living installation for Jil Sander at its Milanese HQ] Wallpaper.

In March 2021, OTB Group acquired 100 percent of the Jil Sander brand.Luisa Zargani (March 5, 2021), [https://wwd.com/business-news/mergers-acquisitions/otb-acquires-jil-sander-1234766574/ OTB Acquires Jil Sander Brand] Women's Wear Daily. In September 2021, Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of OTB, was also appointed CEO of the brandhttps://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/jil-sander-new-ceo-1234926375/.

In 2022, Jil Sander launched Indulgence, a new line of apparel and accessories characterized by high-end fabrics, plush textures and buttery colors.Sandra Salibian (17 November 2022), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/look-into-jil-sander-indulgence-line-1235421418/ A Look Into Jil Sander’s ‘Indulgence’ Line] Women's Wear Daily.

In early 2025, Luke and Lucy Meier departed from the brand. Simone Bellotti, formerly creative director of Swiss brand Bally, was appointed as their successor.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Robert |date=2025-03-10 |title=OTB Taps Simone Bellotti as Jil Sander Creative Director |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/luxury/otb-taps-simone-bellotti-as-jil-sander-creative-director/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=The Business of Fashion |language=en}}

• Jil Sander: 1968–2000, 2003–2004, 2012–2013
• Milan Vukmirovic: 2000–2003
• Raf Simons: 2005–2012
• Pauric Sweeney: 2005–2012
• Rodolfo Paglialunga: 2014–2017Luisa Zargani (15 March 2017), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/jil-sander-confirms-exit-rodolfo-paglialunga-10844349/ Jil Sander Confirms Exit of Rodolfo Paglialunga] Women's Wear Daily.[https://apnews.com/article/96e91927f80643548aba36b866c27be1 Creative Director Rodolfo Paglialunga leaves Jil Sander] Associated Press, 15 March 2017.
• Lucie Meier and Luke Meier: 2017–2025 Jacob Gallagher (26 February 2025), [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/style/jil-sander-meiers-departure.html Another Sudden Departure Hits the Fashion World] New York Times.
• Simone Bellotti: 2025-Present

• Roland Böhler: 1993–1998
• Aurelio Giorgini: 1998–1999[https://wwd.com/feature/article-1098926-1798294/ Giorgini To Take Bohler’s Post At Jil Sander] Women's Wear Daily, 16 July 1998.
• Patrizio Bertelli: 1999–2004[https://wwd.com/feature/ferraris-leaves-gucci-594253-1944493/ Ferraris Leaves Gucci] Women's Wear Daily, 28 May 2004.
• Gian Giacomo Ferraris: 2004–2009Alessandra Ilari (9 June 2009), [https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/jil-sander-taps-new-ceo-2163329/ Jil Sander Taps New CEO] Women's Wear Daily.
• Alessandro Cremonesi: 2009–2015Luisa Zargani (23 June 2015), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-alessandra-bettari-ceo-10164520/ Jil Sander Said Naming New CEO] Women's Wear Daily.Silvia Ognibene (19 June 2010), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-fashion-jilsander-interview/jil-sander-says-full-recovery-could-be-years-out-idUKTRE65I0UW20100619 Jil Sander says full recovery could be years out] Reuters.
• Alessandra Bettari: 2015–2018
• Axel Keller: 2018–2023Alessandra Turra (8 October 2018), [https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/jil-sander-taps-alex-keller-ceo-1202869203/ EXCLUSIVE: Jil Sander Taps Axel Keller as New CEO] Women's Wear Daily.
• Ubaldo Minelli: 2021–2023Luisa Zargani (15 September 2021), [https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/jil-sander-new-ceo-1234926375/ Jil Sander Has a New CEO] Women's Wear Daily.
• Luca Lo Curzio: 2023–2025Luisa Zargani (2 May 2023), [https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/jil-sander-names-luca-lo-curzio-brand-ceo-1235637031/ Jil Sander Names Luca Lo Curzio Brand CEO] Women's Wear Daily.
• Serge Brunschwig: 2025Elisa Anzolin (5 February 2025), [https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/former-fendi-ceo-serge-brunschwig-head-up-jil-sander-2025-02-05/Former Fendi CEO Serge Brunschwig to head up Jil Sander] Reuters.

As of August 2022, Jil Sander operates 42 stores in Europe, Asia, and North America, including in London, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, Zurich, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and New York City.{{cite web |url=https://www.jilsander.com/en-us/stores |title=Jil Sander Stores |website=Jilsander.com |publisher=Jil Sander |access-date=August 30, 2022}}

Jil Sander's first women's fragrance, Jil Sander Pure, was launched in 1977 and its first men's perfume, Jil Sander Man Pure, in 1981.,[https://wwd.com/feature/sander-8217-s-new-take-on-pure-728839-1905891/ Sander’s New Take on Pure] Women's Wear Daily, 13 June 2003. both as part of a licensing agreement with Coty; it was most recently renewed in 2023.Jennifer Weil (12 January 2023), [https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/coty-jil-sander-renew-license-1235467536/ Coty and Jil Sander Renew License] Women's Wear Daily. Jil Sander launched a women’s Sun fragrance in 1989,Jennifer Weil (8 February 2002), [https://wwd.com/feature/sander-to-launch-sun-for-men-1173130-1732216/ Sander To Launch Sun For Men] Women's Wear Daily. No. 4 which was launched in 1991.Alev Aktar (9 May 1997), [https://wwd.com/feature/article-1115784-1782907/ Sander’s global hope: Jil] Women's Wear Daily. In 1997, Quest International developed the Jil fragrance.Mary Tannen (30 November 1997), [https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/30/magazine/appearances-hitting-it-on-the-nose.html Appearances: Hitting It on the Nose] The New York Times Magazine. Each scent was concocted with Sander’s creative input before she left her namesake brand in 2004.Brid Costello (28 January 2005), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-launches-a-couple-of-good-sports-586221-1951399/ Jil Sander Launches a Couple of Good Sports] Women's Wear Daily.

Later fragrances have included Jil Sander Sport (2005), aimed at 18 to 25-year-olds, and Jil Sander Style (2006), a scent created to appeal to women who are 30 and older.Ellen Groves (August 4, 2006), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/jil-sander-s-new-style-528202/ Jil Sander’s New Style] Women's Wear Daily.

In 2008, Jil Sander entered into a licensing agreement with Albisetti to produce innerwear and beachwear.Luisa Zargani (28 August 2008), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-signs-innerwear-license-1729760-1626453/ Jil Sander Signs Innerwear License] Women's Wear Daily.

From the early 1990s, French luxury eyewear designer Alain Mikli held the license for Jil Sander Eyes.Miles Socha (4 February 1998), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/article-1090355/ Alain Mikli sets sights on apparel] Women's Wear Daily. From 1999 to 2003, Jil Sander's then-owner Prada partnered with De Rigo on a joint venture company, EID (International Eyewear Distribution), to produce and distribute eyewear for all Prada Group brands, including Jil Sander.[https://wwd.com/feature/prada-ends-de-rigo-eyewear-venture-signs-10-year-license-with-luxottica-724476-1909788/ Prada Ends De Rigo Eyewear Venture, Signs 10-Year License With Luxottica] Women's Wear Daily, 24 July 2003. In 2008, the brand entered into a licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear to produce and distribute men’s and women’s eyewear.Alessandra Ilari (September 2, 2008), [https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/jil-sander-sold-to-onward-holdings-for-244-million-1732652/ Jil Sander Sold to Onward Holdings for $244 Million] Women's Wear Daily.

After a first capsule fine jewelry collection in 2009, Jil Sander entered into a licensing agreement with Damiani to create a complete line of jewelry and watches.Sophia Chabbott (22 June 2009), [https://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/jil-sander-inks-jewelry-deal-with-damiani-2181384/ Jil Sander Inks Jewelry Deal With Damiani] Women's Wear Daily.

Jil Sander Navy, a diffusion line priced 30% to 40% lower than the Jil Sander collection, was launched in 2011.Tracey Lomrantz Lester (13 April 2010), [https://www.glamour.com/story/jil-sander-comes-within-closer Jil Sander Comes Within (Closer) Reach With A New Diffusion Line] Glamour. Its design was not overseen by Raf Simons,Booth Moore (12 April 2010), [https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/all-the-rage/story/2010-04-12/jil-sander-the-brand-not-the-designer-launches-diffusion-line Jil Sander -- the brand, not the designer -- launches diffusion line] Los Angeles Times. but by a separate design team.[https://wwd.com/feature/raf-simons-to-exit-jil-sander-5728980-687177/ Jil Sander to Return as Raf Simons Exits] Women's Wear Daily, 23 February 2012. Garments included outerwear, light jackets, and knitwear as well as t-shirts, blouses, and dresses.

The first deliveries were for spring 2011, with an initial focus on the U.S. and Japan. The first Jil Sander Navy flagship opened in Milan in 2013, as well as a temporary store in London.Luisa Zargani (21 September 2013), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/front-row-at-jil-sander/ Front Row at Jil Sander] Women's Wear Daily. The line was discontinued in 2019.

In 2011, Jil Sander and LG Electronics launched the fashion brand's first-ever mobile phone.Neil Lopez (6 October 2011), [https://hypebeast.com/2011/10/jil-sander-mobile] Hypebeast. Conceived by Jil Sander Corporate Design, another LG Electronics smartphone was launched in 2022.Damon Syson (3 November 2022), [https://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/the-new-jil-sander-mobile-phone The new Jil Sander mobile phone] Wallpaper.

As part of Birkenstock's 1774 project, a collaborative collection that saw designs created by Valentino, Proenza Schouler and Rick Owens, Jil Sander teamed up with the footwear brand in 2022 on four shoe designs.Laura Hawkins (27 October 2022), [https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/birkenstock-jil-sander-1774-collection Jil Sander reworks the Birkenstock sandal] Wallpaper.

In 2021, Jil Sander collaborated with outdoors brand Arc'teryx on a collection of men’s, women’s and unisex clothing.Jessica Testa (7 November 2021), [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/07/style/jil-sander-ski-wear-coming-to-a-city-block-near-you.html Jil Sander Ski Wear, Coming to a City Block Near You] New York Times.

Jil Sander has been working with several high-profile photographers for its advertisement campaigns, including Francesco Scavullo (1977),Ingeborg Harms (25 October 2015), [https://www.welt.de/iconist/article147955088/Sie-hat-mit-dicker-Schrift-die-Mode-veraendert.html Jil Sander: Sie hat mit dicker Schrift die Mode verändert] Die Welt. Nick Knight (1991–1993),Alexander Fury (5 August 2020), [https://www.ft.com/content/edce0cce-1921-45bb-8628-bec39cb9bdf7 Nick Knight, the visionary architect of digital fashion shows] Financial Times. Peter Lindbergh (1993–1994),Melissa Drier (30 October 2017), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/the-originals-jil-sander-11037160/ The Originals: Jil Sander] Women's Wear Daily. Craig McDean (1995–1996,Amy M. Spindler (7 May 1996), [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/07/style/the-90-s-version-of-the-decadent-look.html The 90's Version of the Decadent Look] New York Times. 2001),Laura Bradley (24 October 2013), [https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/3129/jil-sanders-swan-song Jil Sander's Swan Song] Another Magazine. Bruce Weber (1997), David Sims (1997–1999, 2003–2006),[https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/beauty-beat-twice-as-nice-lancaster-grows-jil-sander-pure-line-710875/ Beauty Beat: Twice as Nice: Lancaster Grows Jil Sander Pure Line] Women's Wear Daily, 13 July 2004. Mario Sorrenti (2000),Melissa Drier (30 October 2017), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/the-originals-jil-sander-11037160/ The Originals: Jil Sander] Women's Wear Daily. Richard Avedon (2002–2003), Mikael Jansson (2003),[https://wwd.com/feature/sander-8217-s-new-take-on-pure-728839-1905891/ Sander’s New Take on Pure] Women's Wear Daily, 13 June 2003. Wim Wenders (2018)Alessandra Turra (12 July 2018), [https://wwd.com/feature/jil-sander-taps-wim-donata-wenders-fall-2018-ads-1202755282/ Jil Sander Taps Wim and Donata Wenders for Fall 2018 Ads] Women's Wear Daily. and Joel Meyerowitz (2021).Dominique Sisley (20 July 2021), [https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/13460/joel-meyerowitz-has-shot-jil-sanders-autumnwinter-2021-campaign Joel Meyerowitz Has Shot Jil Sander’s Autumn/Winter 2021 Campaign] Another Magazine. For its "Sunlight" fragrance, the brand's campaign featured actress Susan Sarandon in 2018.Silvia Ihring (15 February 2019), [https://www.welt.de/iconist/iconista/article188713989/Susan-Sarandon-Gespraech-ueber-Frauenrechte-Trump-und-Schoenheit.html Susan Sarandon: „Auf dem roten Teppich fühle ich mich nicht wohl“] Die Welt.

• 2011 – Design Museum's Brit Insurance Design Award{{Cite web|title=High Street Winner|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/jil-sanders-uniqlo-line-receives-design-award|access-date=2021-02-18|website=British Vogue|date=28 March 2011|language=en-GB}}

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