Sonia Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel (25 May 1930 – 25 August 2016) was a French fashion designer and writer.[1] She created the Poor Boy Sweater, which was featured on the cover of French Elle magazine. She was given the nickname "Queen of Knits" because of her knitwear designs. The Sonia Rykiel label began in 1968 when she opened her first store, making clothing, accessories and perfumes. Rykiel was also a writer and her first book was published in 1979. In 2012, Rykiel said she was suffering from Parkinson's disease. She died from complications of the disease on 25 August 2016.[2]
Sonia Rykiel | |
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 Rykiel in 2009 | |
| Born | Sonia Flis 25 May 1930 Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, France |
| Died | 25 August 2016 (aged 86) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Fashion designer, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Sam Rykiel (m. 1953–1968) |
| Children | Nathalie Rykiel Jean-Philippe Rykiel |
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Knitted ensemble by Sonia Rykiel, Spring-Summer 1986
References
- ↑ Champenois, Sabrina (4 December 2008). "L'impératrice rousse". Libération (in français). Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ↑ France 24: Iconic French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies at 86 - France 24, accessdate: September 1, 2016