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Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand

The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.

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Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand

The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.


Luxury

Sonia Rykiel Bidders Revealed

The three bidders are former Balmain Chief Executive Emmanuel Diemoz; a Paris-based family operating in the real estate and medical sectors; and a Chinese investor.

Luxury

Sonia Rykiel Bidders Revealed

The three bidders are former Balmain Chief Executive Emmanuel Diemoz; a Paris-based family operating in the real estate and medical sectors; and a Chinese investor.


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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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Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86

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


Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers

Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers


News & Analysis

Julie de Libran Appointed Artistic Director at Sonia Rykiel

Parisian knitwear label Sonia Rykiel has announced that it has hired Julie de Libran, formerly studio director of womenswear at Louis Vuitton, as artistic director.

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Julie de Libran Appointed Artistic Director at Sonia Rykiel

Parisian knitwear label Sonia Rykiel has announced that it has hired Julie de Libran, formerly studio director of womenswear at Louis Vuitton, as artistic director.


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An Injection of New Energy in Paris

How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.

News & Analysis

An Injection of New Energy in Paris

How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.


News & Analysis

Photo Diary | PFW, Days 3-6: Isabel Marant, Martin Grant, Acne, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloé

PARIS, France — Today contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde files backstage imagery from the Isabel Marant, A.F. Vandervorst, Sonia Rykiel,

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Photo Diary | PFW, Days 3-6: Isabel Marant, Martin Grant, Acne, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloé

PARIS, France — Today contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde files backstage imagery from the Isabel Marant, A.F. Vandervorst, Sonia Rykiel,