ABOUT JIL SANDER
Jil Sander is a luxury brand dedicated to modern design and innovation. It defines the wardrobe of women and men fusing elegance and functionality, invention and purity of form, and exceptional craftsmanship with the most refined materials and advanced production techniques. Jil Sander’s approach to fashion is defined by the search for a long-lasting style executed with exceptional craftsmanship and innovative materials, reverberating modern design.
Launched in 1968 by Jil Sander, the fashion house presented its first women’s collection in Hamburg in 1973. The clean-lined designs signalled luxury clothes for a new generation of businesswomen. Three years later, Jil Sander GmbH was founded in Hamburg. In 1994, the brand’s first showroom opened in Milan, later becoming the creative and operative headquarters of the company.
The first Jil Sander men’s collection was presented in Milan in January 1997, introducing a very specific vision, through clear yet comfortable cuts and extremely refined tailoring. With a creative legacy of streamlined purity, the brand has pioneered a different conception of luxury and elegance, enriching the world of fashion with a distinctive voice and an original approach to design.
In March 2021, Jil Sander was acquired by OTB, joining the group’s stable of fashion brands. Simone Bellotti joined as Creative Director in March 2025.
JIL SANDER AND SUSTAINABILTY
ABOUT JIL SANDER
Jil Sander is a luxury brand dedicated to modern design and innovation. It defines the wardrobe of women and men fusing elegance and functionality, invention and purity of form, and exceptional craftsmanship with the most refined materials and advanced production techniques. Jil Sander’s approach to fashion is defined by the search for a long-lasting style executed with exceptional craftsmanship and innovative materials, reverberating modern design.
Launched in 1968 by Jil Sander, the fashion house presented its first women’s collection in Hamburg in 1973. The clean-lined designs signalled luxury clothes for a new generation of businesswomen. Three years later, Jil Sander GmbH was founded in Hamburg. In 1994, the brand’s first showroom opened in Milan, later becoming the creative and operative headquarters of the company.
The first Jil Sander men’s collection was presented in Milan in January 1997, introducing a very specific vision, through clear yet comfortable cuts and extremely refined tailoring. With a creative legacy of streamlined purity, the brand has pioneered a different conception of luxury and elegance, enriching the world of fashion with a distinctive voice and an original approach to design.
Creative Directors Lucie and Luke Meier have been at the helm of the brand since April 2017. In March 2021, Jil Sander was acquired by OTB, joining the group’s stable of fashion brands.
JIL SANDER AND SUSTAINABILTY
OUR APPROACH
Jil Sander is guided by a philosophy of pure design and a sensitive balance of purpose and creativity. The Jil Sander wardrobe is elegant, considered and enduring.
Our code of exceptional aesthetics demands rigor and artistry in everything we do. We combine innovation and tradition alongside information and intuition to address our impact on the world around us.
OUR APPROACH
Jil Sander is guided by a philosophy of pure design and a sensitive balance of purpose and creativity. The Jil Sander wardrobe is elegant, considered and enduring.
Our code of exceptional aesthetics demands rigor and artistry in everything we do. We combine innovation and tradition alongside information and intuition to address our impact on the world around us.
MATERIAL
We search for rare materials that fuse artistry and performance, selecting the highest quality natural and technical fibres to create exceptional products. Wherever possible we source organic, lower impact and recycled options, continuously increasing the share across our collections.
As proud members of the Leather Working Group, an international organisation dedicated to building a more responsible leather industry, we prioritise sourcing leather from environmentally accredited tanneries.
In 2024, the proportion of leather purchased from LWG-certified tanneries for the Footwear & Bags category reached 27% of the brand’s total leather purchases, rising to 57% in the bags and small leather goods category alone.
MATERIAL
We search for rare materials that fuse artistry and performance, selecting the highest quality natural and technical fibres to create exceptional products. Wherever possible we source organic, lower impact and recycled options, continuously increasing the share across our collections.
As proud members of the Leather Working Group, an international organisation dedicated to building a more responsible leather industry, we prioritise sourcing leather from environmentally accredited tanneries.
EXCELLENCE
Elegant simplicity requires exceptional skill. With the highest appreciation for craftsmanship and artisanal know how, we combine tradition with progress to create modern, enduring pieces.
Jil Sander is committed to preserving heritage and advancing innovation through design. OTB Group’s production hub in Italy has trained apprentice craftspeople through its School of Craftsmanship. By combining hand craft with digital technology, this programme is nurturing the next generation of excellence.
EXCELLENCE
Elegant simplicity requires exceptional skill. With the highest appreciation for craftsmanship and artisanal know how, we combine tradition with progress to create modern, enduring pieces.
Jil Sander is committed to preserving heritage and advancing innovation through design. OTB Group’s production hub in Italy has trained apprentice craftspeople through its School of Craftsmanship. By combining hand craft with digital technology, this programme is nurturing the next generation of excellence.
SPACE
Our spaces and experiences follow the same philosophy as our products; a sensitivity to nature, a commitment to innovation and a meticulous attention to detail. We build spaces that balance form and function using natural and re-used materials that are designed to age beautifully.
We are working to continuously reduce the environmental footprint of our stores and offices. As of 2023, 88% of our sites in Europe and 58% of our sites worldwide operate on renewable energy.
SPACE
Our spaces and experiences follow the same philosophy as our products; a sensitivity to nature, a commitment to innovation and a meticulous attention to detail. We build spaces that balance form and function using natural and re-used materials that are designed to age beautifully.
We are working to continuously reduce the environmental footprint of our stores and offices. As of 2024, 100% of our sites in Europe and US operate on renewable energy, whereas if we consider the global perimeter we reach 62%.
As a brand within the OTB Group, Jil Sander is working towards the goals set by the Group Sustainability Strategy.
“Be Responsible. Be Brave.” is OTB’s vision for a more responsible fashion system, guiding our collective work to reduce our impact on the planet.
As a brand within the OTB Group, Jil Sander is working towards the goals set by the Group Sustainability Strategy.
“Be Responsible. Be Brave.” is OTB’s vision for a more responsible fashion system, guiding our collective work to reduce our impact on the planet.
