Jil Sander Leaves Jil Sander (Again) Citing "Personal Reasons"

Jil Sander is leaving her brand for a third time, reports WWD, after returning to the house in February 2012 after 8 years and replacing lauded designer Raf Simons, who had served as creative director since 2005. The house said she is leaving for "personal reasons." Sander founded her fashion house in 1968 before selling 75% of it to Prada Group in 1999, leaving a year later. In May 2003 she came back, but left again. She first achieved popularity in the '80s for her extremely minimal pantsuits ...