Birthdate: May 25, 1930
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Died: August 25, 2016
Sonia Rykiel was a celebrated French fashion designer known for her innovative knitwear designs and fashion techniques. She rose to fame for creating the iconic Poor Boy Sweater, which was featured on the cover of French Elle magazine. In 1968, she founded the Sonia Rykiel label, offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, and fragrances. Besides her successful fashion career, Rykiel was also a published writer. Despite health challenges, including Parkinson’s disease, she continued to make a lasting impact on the fashion industry until her passing in 2016.
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