THE FASHIONISTA BIBLE · JAPONISTA UNIVERSE
Jil Sander: Minimalism from Hamburg
Jil Sander founded her house in Hamburg in 1968, and the name has since stood for pared-back tailoring and fine cloth. Sander left the company more than once; Raf Simons was its creative director until early 2012, and her +J collaboration with the Japanese company Uniqlo ran from 2009 to 2011, with a return for one season in 2020. Control of the brand passed to OTB Group in 2021. The label is dated in the Encyclopedia.
The collection will fill as the archive grows. Season, size and condition are recorded in each description, and the season on the inside tag is often the best guide to dating a piece.
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If you are looking for a particular Jil Sander piece or season, the Hunting Salon™ can assist discreetly with search, verification and shipping.
Curator’s note: Jil Sander is a German house of pared-back tailoring, filed here beside the Japanese minimalists. Continue with the Fashionista Bible, the directory of Japanese fashion designers and the collector guides.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Jil Sander?
Jil Sander, in Hamburg in 1968.
What was +J?
A collaboration between Jil Sander and Uniqlo, sold from 2009 to 2011 and revived for the autumn and winter season of 2020.
How is condition described?
Every piece carries a Japanese condition rank from N to C, explained in Japanese Condition Ranks Explained.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Duties vary by destination; see Import Duties on Luxury Goods from Japan.
Index terms: jil sander · jil sander hamburg · raf simons jil sander · +j uniqlo · german minimalism · european designer archive · designer archive from japan
