Heidemarie Jiline 'Jil' Sander (born 27 November 1943) is an internationally renowned minimalist German fashion designer and the founder of the Jil Sander fashion house. Her trademark look, a contemporary, somewhat austere, New Look -- originally intended for women conquering executive positions in the 1980s -- was that of a precisely cut pantsuit, a slim blouse and a form-fitting coat made of luxurious fabrics in plain grey, beige, blue, black or white. Jil Sander enjoyed almost cult-like followings for her fashions that could all be easily coordinated and have always ranged in the top price segment. -- Wikipedia (5/15/2009).