Fashion show tribute to late designer

Models on the runway strut out in tribute of Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
Models on the runway strut out in tribute of Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
The models of the show were redheads like the late eponymous designer Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
The models of the show were redheads like the late eponymous designer Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
Wide-legged pants were a classic Sonia Rykiel feature that were included in this year's show....
Wide-legged pants were a classic Sonia Rykiel feature that were included in this year's show. Photo: Reuters
Flowy dresses appeared in the show paying homage to Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
Flowy dresses appeared in the show paying homage to Rykiel. Photo: Reuters
Wide-brim hats were present, a classic Sonia Rykiel staple accessory. Photo: Reuters
Wide-brim hats were present, a classic Sonia Rykiel staple accessory. Photo: Reuters

The late designer Sonia Rykiel was front and center at the runway show for her eponymous label on at Paris Fashion Week, as red-haired models wearing black jumpers with letters spelling the slogan 'Rykiel Forever' kicked off the show.

The models wearing the Sonia Rykiel Spring/Summer 2017 collection, paid homage to the late designer with their long, flame-colored coiffures.

The collection, designed by the label's artistic director Julie de Libran, included many Rykiel staples, from billowing dresses, wide-legged trousers and oversized hats with platform heels to her striped knitwear once sported by Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn.

Rykiel died in August at the age of 86 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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