German fashion designer Jil Sander, left, and Fast Retailing Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Tadashi Yanai smile as they shake hands following their joint press conference announcing the Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo's parent company signed a business agreement with Sander in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, March 17, 2009. With the new contract Sander will direct clothing design for both men's and women's fashion items from fall & winter later this year. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

German fashion designer Jil Sander, left, and Fast Retailing Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Tadashi Yanai smile as they shake hands following their joint press conference announcing the Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo's parent company signed a business agreement with Sander in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, March 17, 2009. With the new contract Sander will direct clothing design for both men's and women's fashion items from fall & winter later this year.