Jil Sander (brand) CEO Patrizio Bertelli said: "As we focus on the development of the Prada and Miu Miu brands, I am certain that Change Capital Partners will be able to provide the necessary investment to further grow the Jil Sander business." Raf Simons remained creative director at Jil Sander. In September 2008, the Jil Sander brand was purchased by Onward Holdings Co. Ltd. (), a Japanese multi-brand fashion conglomerate, and its European subsidiary GIBO' CO. S.p.A. for about US$244 million. Jil Sander (brand) Jil Sander is a luxury fashion house founded by Jil Sander. It is currently headquartered in Milan, Italy. Founded
Valentino (fashion house) n’ Rose Couture for women (2007), and Valentina for women (2011). Valentino (fashion house) Valentino SpA is an Italian clothing company founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and part of Valentino Fashion Group, which in turn is owned by the State of Qatar through Mayhoola for Investments S.P.C. Since October 2008, the creative director is Pier Paolo Piccioli. Alessandra Facchinetti was Valentino's creative designer from 2007 to 2008. Valentino is headquartered in Milan, while the creative direction is in Rome. Valentino was founded in 1960 when Garavani opened a fashion house on Via Condotti in Rome, Italy with the backing