Sonia Rykiel, whose long-running fashion house defined French whimsy and captured the spirit of women’s liberation in the ‘60s, died at home in Paris at 86, reports WWD. The designer had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years.
[Paris, October 2. Image via Getty.]
In case it wasn't already evident from Rebecca Taylor and Tracy Reese's collections — or from all the high-waisted flared pants in the fall ladymags — fashion is feeling a seriously '70s vibe just now. Marc Jacobs is no exception.
[Paris, March 7. Image via Getty]
[Paris, December 1. Image via Bauer-Griffin]
[Paris, November 1. Image via Getty]
[Paris, October 4. Image via Getty]
Recessionistas take note: Mamaista suggests that moms save money on designer Sonia Rykiel separates by wearing clothes from the new baby line, Sonia Rykiel Enfant, instead. It goes all the way up to a girls' size 16! [Mamaista]
