Following the departure of former Creative Director Rodolfo Paglialunga in March, Jil Sander announced the hiring of husband and wife duo Luke and Lucie Meier as Creative Directors of the brand. While both the designers have individual resumes worth flaunting in the fashion world, this will be the first time they will work together in a design capacity.
“We feel proud and honored to join this beautiful brand,” the couple stated after the announcement, adding, “We hope to show the affection we have for this brand through our work, as Jil Sander has had such a profound influence on our paths.”
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In the past, Lucie has worked for other luxury French fashion houses including Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and most recently has worked under Raf Simons at Dior, where she took the interim reins with Serge Ruffieux before Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment. Luke cofounded the menswear brand – OAMC.
The duo will be showcasing their first collection in June.
Alessandra Bettari, Chief Executive of the brand, said that she expected, “The creation of very clever collections and that the Meiers possess a vision which is modern, cohesive, and in touch with what is relevant now.”
With the Meier’s taking over Jil Sander, we can expect traditional, strong luxury Parisian influences, aptly coupled with some street style influences owing to Luke’s preferred aesthetics.
