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Jill Sander Ankle Boots
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January 28, 2009 by Ryan Willms
January 28, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
Jill Sander is definitely a designer I don't know a whole lot about, and that's okay with me. The shops are a bit intimidating although the products I've seen at Oki-ni look quite wearable. Anyways, it's one of those brands that's there and makes nice things, but I just don't have a personally connection. That being said, who doesn't have a personal connection to some desert boots? How about in blue suede with a white sole? Definitely not unlike Kitsune's low top rendition this spring, but I prefer the Sander version with a more muted blue and I really like the natural leather around the mid sole of the boot. While blue has been informally announced the color of this spring, I don't think I am personally going to jump into some blue footwear too quickly.
Tags : Jill Sander, Oki-ni
Jill Sander, Oki-ni 
Reader Comments (5)
Blue shoes don't work with me. I was surprised to already see someone here locally have them (the Kitsune's) but they look like clown shoes to be honest. Jil Sander is a very beautiful brand but it is a luxury one. Jil left her company in '05 because of difficulties with Prada (they owned the brand) but now it's own again by a consortium. Jil Sander menswear is quite nice - fabric and cut is as slimmed down and minimalist (as Raf being the creative director) so it's still has his aesthetic. Quite expensive though, however that's the brand's nature.
Elvis ...
I have to say, even though I do like Raf's work, but I really miss Jil's special touch... Things were never the same since she left, and in my humble opinion, the brand has gone down hill...
I personally love Jil Sander and I name it one of my favorite labels. The clothes are modern, artful, smart, architectural and classic, all at the same time. I also think Raf is doing a great job keeping the design legacy going on.
Jil with one L