Julie de Libran
Outgoing Artistic Director, Sonia Rykiel
The former Louis Vuitton and Prada womenswear designer’s legacy also includes bringing sophistication to Sonia Rykiel.


In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits
The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits
The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.

Sonia Rykiel's Seaside Retreat
Julie De Libran's take on the Sonia Rykiel girl was pretty, sexy and made for pleasant waves.

Sonia Rykiel's Seaside Retreat
Julie De Libran's take on the Sonia Rykiel girl was pretty, sexy and made for pleasant waves.

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?
The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?
The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

West Coast Rykiel
Despite ticking boxes when it came to house codes, the collection trailed out as an over-decorated bohemian wardrobe with unlikely styling combinations.

West Coast Rykiel
Despite ticking boxes when it came to house codes, the collection trailed out as an over-decorated bohemian wardrobe with unlikely styling combinations.

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump
The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump
The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.

Forever Rykiel
Julie de Libran made a brave, even defiant, effort to re-position the house in the wake of its founder’s death, but not one that was entirely successful.

Forever Rykiel
Julie de Libran made a brave, even defiant, effort to re-position the house in the wake of its founder’s death, but not one that was entirely successful.

Female Fashion Designers Are Still in the Minority
BoF analysis of the four major fashion weeks highlights the ongoing gender inequality of the industry, with just 40 percent of womenswear brands led by female designers.

Female Fashion Designers Are Still in the Minority
BoF analysis of the four major fashion weeks highlights the ongoing gender inequality of the industry, with just 40 percent of womenswear brands led by female designers.

Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86
French designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86
French designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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