Following Rodolfo Pagliaunga’s departure, Italian fashion house Jil Sander announces the appointment of Lucie and Luke Meier as creative directors. The wife and husband duo will begin their tenure with the brand’s spring-summer 2018 womenswear collection. Lucie brings experience from Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and Dior, while Luke is known for his work at Supreme and his own line, OAMC.
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Lucie and Luke Meier on Jil Sander Appointment
The Meiers discuss their appointment at Jil Sander. They share, “We feel proud and honored to join this beautiful brand. To be able to work on this side by side makes this opportunity even more special to us. 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.”
Alessandra Bettari on Lucie and Luke Meier
Meanwhile, Alessandra Bettari, the CEO of Jil Sander’s parent company, OLG adds, “Lucie and Luke possess an intimate connection and a deep understanding of the brand. They hold a vision which is modern, cohesive, and in touch with what is relevant now and they beautifully combine it with a subtle sensibility for fabrics, garment construction, and detail definition.” Bettari continues, “I expect the creation of very clever collections and a world to be inspired by.”
