Lucie Meier, Creative Director of Jil Sander
contemporary / minimalism
Origin: Wesselburen, Germany
Queen of less
Sander began her career as a fashion editor at German magazine Petra, before opening her first boutique, at the age of just 24, in 1967 in Hamburg. The shop sold Thierry Mulger, Sonia Rykiel and her own designs. Sander founded the Jil Sander label in 1968.
In 1999, the Prada Group bought a 75 percent share in the company. Sander stayed on as creative designer and became chairwoman in the new joint venture.
“We look our best in subdued colors, sophisticated cuts, and a general air of sleek understatement.”
The married couple, Luke and Lucie Meier took up the position as co-directors in April 2017. With previous experience at the likes of luxury fashion houses Belciaga, Louis Vuitton , Dior and Raf Simons , the duo embarked on their first official design venture together. Reimagining the brand from a modern functionality lens.
