Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Stripy knits are a trademark of the fashion house's style. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Stripy knits are a trademark of the fashion house's style. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel Fall/Winter 2016/2017. Photo: Getty Images : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel with daughter Nathalie, who remains a consultant for the fashion brand, despite it being sold to Hong Kong investors in 2012. Photo: Reuters : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Sonia Rykiel with daughter Nathalie, who remains a consultant for the fashion brand, despite it being sold to Hong Kong investors in 2012. Photo: Reuters : Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies
French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, who inspired female self-empowerment through her tongue-in-cheek style, has died, aged 86.