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Published on Aug 25, 2016
French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, known for her brightly coloured striped sweater dresses, has died aged 86.
"It is a sad day but Sonia Rykiel leaves behind her an extraordinary legacy," said Jean-Marc Loubier, chairman and chief executive of First Heritage Brands, the parent company of the Sonia Rykiel label.
"She was a pioneer who helped women and society evolve."
Rykiel founded her fashion house in 1968, when France was rocked by violent student riots, with the aim of creating a counte…
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"It is a sad day but Sonia Rykiel leaves behind her an extraordinary legacy," said Jean-Marc Loubier, chairman and chief executive of First Heritage Brands, the parent company of the Sonia Rykiel label.
"She was a pioneer who helped women and society evolve."
Rykiel founded her fashion house in 1968, when France was rocked by violent student riots, with the aim of creating a counte…
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2016/08/25/tr...
Sonia
Rykiel was a French fashion designer and writer. Rykiel created the
Poor Boy Sweater, which was featured on the cover of French Elle
magazine. Her knitwear designs and new fashion techniques led her to be
dubbed the "Queen of Knits". Wikipedia
Born: May 25, 1930, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Died: August 25, 2016
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