Lucie and Luke Meier closed out their tenure at Jil Sander this week, wrapping up eight years of blending the house’s heritage with their own measured point of view. The label, part of OTB since 2021, confirmed in a short release that both parties “have mutually decided that this collection would be the last of their collaboration.” Behind the scenes, the duo grew emotional as OTB chairman Renzo Rosso handed them flowers, marking the end of a defining era. There’s no word yet on who will guide Jil Sander next, and the Meiers’ plans are also still under wraps.
The couple’s time at the Hamburg-founded brand—legendary for its refined minimalism—has been a steady exploration of clean lines and understated detail. Their final lineup, shown on Wednesday, was a quiet send-off that left everyone guessing about the next chapter. Jil Sander, which joined OTB’s portfolio of labels such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, and Marni, is now poised for another evolution. Whether the Meiers remain a creative duo in their next move or pursue separate projects, the industry will be watching.
