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Jil Sander is a well known fashion designer, who founded the fashion house Jil Sander AG. She was born as Heidemarie Jiline Sander in Wesselburen, Germany on November 27, 1943. Jil graduated as textile engineer from Krefeld in the year 1963. Later, she went to University College in Los Angeles as an exchange student for around two years. She started working as fashion editor at German women's magazine called as Petra. Jil Sander opened her first boutique in a Hamburg suburb, in 1967. In this boutique, she started selling clothes made by Thierry Mugler, Sonia Rykiel, and even some of her own creations. Jil Sander opened her own fashion house in the year 1964, when she was just 24 years old. She started making clothes for women, and used grand materials. The clothes made by her were designed in a simple manner, and had sober colors such as grey, blue, white, and black. Her clothes were designed in a simple manner, and had few detailing on it. Jil Sanders has made clothes such as pantsuit, blouse, and coats. Her clothes started getting attention only in the nineties. Today, the designer is also involved in making men's wear. Jil Sander started making perfumes in the year 1978. Along with perfume, she also started making cosmetics, eye wear, and leather accessories. Recently, she has launched a series of perfumes, and even cologne for men. Jil Sanders is also involved in making shoes for men as well as women. She makes these shoes in different varieties such as boots, sandals, sneakers, and pumps. Jil has also collaborated with German sports brand Puma to make sneakers. |
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