Jil Sander's new collection for Uniqlo will be
called +J, reports WWD.
On Wednesday, Uniqlo unveiled the name and simple black logo in sans serif font, true to the designer's minimalist sensibility.
As reported, the Japanese fast fashion brand, which is owned by Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., and the German designer had to find a creative detour around the fact that fellow Japanese firm Onward Holdings Co. Ltd. owns the designer's former fashion house and retains commercial rights to her full name.
Jil Sander's creative role at Uniqlo extends beyond the +J collection to the brand's other apparel and accessories for men and women. But it is understood that the designer is focusing her initial efforts on the fall/winter launch of this newly created collection, flying frequently between her home in Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo.
We are so excited for Jil Sander's return to fashion. And to be designing for a lower priced line like Uniqlo just makes it all the more exciting. It's been five years since she left her own design house after disagreements with the Prada management. The new line will be sold at Uniqlo.com and in the flagship stores. There has been no launch date set.
