In a whirlwind of fashion news, Jil Sander’s creative directors depart right after showcasing their Fall 2025 collection, while Tyra Banks opens up about her past on the cover of Essence. Madonna also makes a striking appearance in CR Fashion Book.
Jil Sander’s creative directors, Lucie and Luke Meier, have announced their exit from the luxury fashion house just 31 minutes after the release of its Fall 2025 collection images following the Milan Fashion Week show. The Meiers have been at the helm of Jil Sander since 2017, with their debut collection for the brand being the Spring 2018 line. Speculation about their potential replacements has already begun, with rumors suggesting that Daniel Lee, currently at Burberry, could be in line to take over the position. These discussions regarding Lee’s move have reportedly been circulating since the beginning of the year, as noted by Harper’s Bazaar Australia.
In other significant fashion news, Tyra Banks graces the cover of Essence magazine’s 55th anniversary issue. The supermodel reflects on a range of personal topics including her experiences with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, her legacy on “America’s Next Top Model,” and her journey through menopause. In her interview with Brooklyn White, Tyra candidly stated, “There are so many things in my whole career that I would do differently… I shouldn’t have done that [on Top Model].” Alongside her magazine feature, Banks has also switched modeling agencies and is now represented by IMG Models, marking a return to the agency that initially supported her career.
Madonna has made waves with her debut cover for CR Fashion Book, where she embraces a film noir aesthetic for the Spring 2025 issue. Photographed by Steven Klein, the shoot titled “Funeral Rites” portrays the pop icon in various haunting scenarios, including mourning and depicting the pain of a lost love, all while donning Margiela heels. This marks another chapter in Madonna’s extensive career, showcasing her ability to continuously reinvent herself.
In corporate news, Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, has announced that it will be reducing its U.S. corporate workforce by approximately 5%. This decision is part of a strategy to integrate Neiman Marcus and will impact roles within the company’s finance, legal, and operations sectors. Although Bergdorf Goodman will remain unaffected, CEO Marc Metrick has indicated that further changes may be forthcoming, as the company seeks to streamline its operations in a competitive retail environment. Experts have noted that this restructuring comes at a time when Saks Global faces challenges from rivals such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales.
Source: Noah Wire Services
