A white Jil Sander sleeveless dress

Title
A white Jil Sander sleeveless dress
Year/Period
2003
Region
Germany
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 127 x 51.5 cm
Accession No.
2007-53072
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Lee Chor Lin

This full-length white dress by German-born designer Jil Sander features a simple design of diagonal lines created by folds of the fabric.Sander was a fashion journalist prior to becoming a designer. She opened her first boutique in Hamburg in 1968 and launched her first women’s collection in 1973. Since then, her label has expanded to include a range of cosmetics and fragrances, as well as a menswear collection which debuted in 1993. Sander is well-known for her minimalist designs in neutral tones that combine exquisite tailoring with the use of luxurious fabrics.