First I made a dress because I was pregnant and I wanted to be the most beautiful pregnant woman. Then I made a sweater because I wanted to have one that wasn't like anyone else's. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
My husband had a clothing store in Paris, and I had his factory make specifically for me something similar to the one I was looking for. We made it in different colours, and decided to sell them in the store...and… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
A woman and a dress, very often, fight against each other because they are not at the same place. Sometimes you see the woman… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
My view is that you have to deal with who you are. It's hard work, in a way, but somebody has to do it. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
My first conversation of the day is with my daughter, Nathalie. I call her every morning; it is a ritual. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
Sometimes in the fashion industry we come across some unfair rules, but no one is obliged to follow them. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
How can you live the high life if you do not wear high heels? I don't understand why women wear these ballet pumps. They… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
Perfume is like a parenthesis, a moment of freedom, peace, love and sensuality in between the disturbances of modern living. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
I wasn't interested in fashion originally. Fashion was for other people. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
I hate wasting time getting dressed. I like to put something on and just think, 'Yes. That's it.' — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
As soon as the show is over, I always think, 'How will the woman I design for go forward?' It's so important to start… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
I became the world's queen of sweaters without even knowing how one was made. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
