“I married a man who was in fashion. I began to work when my daughter Nathalie was about eight or 10 years old. Then one day I began to make a sweater, and eventually the sweater was on the front page of Elle magazine. And the day after I was the queen of knit in America.”
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Sonia Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel, born on May 25, 1930, in Paris, France, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. Known as the 'Queen of Knits,' her design style was characterized by simplicity, comfort, and femininity. In the 1960s, she founded her own brand, which became famous for its unique knitted garments and iconic high-waisted skirts. Rykiel's designs not only influenced the entire fashion industry but also profoundly changed the aesthetic concept of clothing for consumers. more