Founded in Paris in 1968, the House of Sonia Rykiel embodies relaxed elegance and the free spirit of women. Celebrated for its knitwear creations, including "poor boy" sweaters and iconic stripes, the brand left its mark on the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Sonia Rykiel revolutionized the female wardrobe with her innovative…
Creative directors
Who designed each line of the house, and when. The years are those of our sources.
Creative direction
Sonia Rykiel
Julie de Libran
Nathalie Rykiel
Women
Men
Tomas Maier
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- Sonia Rykielhouse 1968–1995
- Tomas Maiermen 1990–1998
- Nathalie Rykielhouse 1995–2011
- Gabrielle Greisswomen 2008–2009
- April Crichtonhouse 2011–2012
- Geraldo da Conceicaowomen 2012–2014
- Julie de Libranhouse 2014–2019
Sources
- luxe-en-france.com — sonia rykiel — accessed 27 October 2026
- fashionweekdaily.com — kering invests in tomas maiers eponymous brand — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Nathalie Rykiel — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.fashionnetwork.com — Gabrielle greiss quitte la maison rykiel,61327 — accessed 27 October 2026
- fashionunited.com — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Julie de Libran — accessed 27 October 2026
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