Jil Sander is an international luxury fashion house known for its minimalist, sophisticated aesthetic and focus on quality and functionality. Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1968, it is now headquartered in Milan, Italy, and is part of the OTB Group.

Company Profile

Founded:
1968 by Jil Sander.

Headquarters:
Milan, Italy.

Ownership:
Acquired by the Italian fashion group OTB Group in March 2021.

Creative Director:
Simone Bellotti, appointed in March 2025.

Products:
The brand offers a range of luxury items including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, handbags, accessories, eyewear, and jewelry.
Design Philosophy

The Jil Sander brand is a pioneer of the minimalist movement in fashion, often associated with the phrase “Queen of Less”. Key aspects of its philosophy include:

Purity and Rigor:
The aesthetic emphasizes clean lines, architectural silhouettes, and a lack of unnecessary embellishment.

Exceptional Quality:
The brand is dedicated to using innovative and natural, high-performance materials, such as luxurious cashmere, silk, and technical fabrics, with a focus on precision tailoring and Italian craftsmanship.

Functionality and Modernity:
Designs are created to be enduring and practical, a “future-proof” wardrobe that balances form and function.

Operations and Sustainability
Jil Sander operates through a global network of around 70 boutiques and an e-commerce platform, JilSander.com. The company has increasingly focused on sustainability as part of the OTB Group’s strategy, with 100% of its sites in Europe and the US operating on renewable energy as of 2024.