Jil Sander’s Cannolo Bag

Jil Sander is having one of the best bag games out there. From sleek shoulder bags to ultra-chic carryalls, the brand offers a range of delightful classics. Very delightful, as the season’s star is inspired with cannoli – the ultimate Sicilian dessert. During Carnival, the phallic-shaped cannolo becomes the token of desire. Traditionally, men would gift the treats to prospective lovers to show their affections, singing: Ogni cannolu è scettru d’ ogni Re… lu cannolu è la virga di Mosè (“Every cannolo is the sceptre of every king… the cannolo is the penis of Moses” – not very demure!). In case of Jil Sander, the cannolo takes a minimalist turn and looks like the future it-bag.

Here are my favorite Jil Sander bags you can invest in now! Thank me later.

ED’s SELECTION:

Jil Sander Cannolo Small Leather Shoulder Bag

Jil Sander Cannolo Small Leather Shoulder Bag

Jil Sander Leather-trimmed Raffia Shoulder Bag


Jil Sander Snake-effect Leather Shoulder Bag

 

Jil Sander Padded Leather Shoulder Bag


Jil Sander Mini Bamboo Leather Tote

 

Jil Sander Origami Padded Snake-effect Leather Clutch


Jil Sander All-day Textured-leather Shoulder Bag

 

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Experimentation Mode. Jil Sander AW24

Lucie and Luke Meier are in their experimentation mode at Jil Sander. Gone are the days when their vision of the brand orbited around the idea of minimalism in its traditional, Sander-esque sense. Trying new things is crucial in order to develop and progress your style. But I’m not entirely share the antiquated space-age aesthetic the designers went for their autumn-winter 2024 collection is necessarily a breakthrough. They leaned too much on the diamond quilting, which if overdosed can feel utterly outdated, and the chainmail details are Paco Rabanne’s territory, especially when we’re talking about 1960s sensitivity. As Cathy Horyn wrote in her review, the collection gave “tragically old lady” vibes, and its hard to disagree.

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