Jil Sander on her return to her eponymous label It is third time lucky as German fashion designer Jil Sander is poised to make a return to the luxury label she founded in 1968. "It feels very natural, even though it is like a miracle," says fashion designer Jil Sander on returning to her eponymous label for the second time in a decade. She told WWD: "My head is already there. I feel that things happen for a reason and open up new opportunities. Life is full of challenges and surprises. Read: Raf Simons leaves Jil Sander Sander is due to start back at the label she founded in Hamburg in 1968 on Tuesday. Belgian designer Raf Simons, who was hired as the brand's creative director in 2005, showed his final swansong for the brand on Saturday during Milan Fashion Week. It is rumoured that he will be announced as the new artistic director at Christian Dior. Although Sander is now 68 years old, her age is of little importance to her and the directors at the label. "I also get questions concerning my age," she said. But I feel that today, it isn't a question of age anymore. People are more concerned about what you do. Giving a hint of what she has in store, Sander revealed: "At the moment, there seems to be a craving for authenticity and clear visions. I am confident that this is the time for modern sophistication, for attractive, wearable fashion which is true to the new century. Sander left her label in 1999 after falling out with Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli, who bought a 75 per cent stake of the company. She then returned in 2003 but left again after 18 months. Having enjoyed success with a hugely popular slew of +J collections for Japanese retailer Uniqlo, Sander is back in the luxury sphere. Her first endeavour will be a men's spring/summer 2013 collection to be shown in Milan in June.