First I made a dress because I was pregnant and I wanted to be the most beautiful pregnant woman. Then I made… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
I invented a sweater so small, so close to the body, that Women's Wear Daily nicknamed it 'The Poor Boy Sweater' and… — 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… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share Image
I started by designing a sweater very close to the body, because I couldn't find any for myself. — 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
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
My first conversation of the day is with my daughter, Nathalie. I call her every morning; it is a ritual. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
Sometimes in the fashion industry we come across some unfair rules, but no one is obliged to follow them. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
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
Perfume is like a parenthesis, a moment of freedom, peace, love and sensuality in between the disturbances of modern living. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
I hate wasting time getting dressed. I like to put something on and just think, 'Yes. That's it.' — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
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
I became the world's queen of sweaters without even knowing how one was made. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
For me, luxury isn't just the real thing. It's also fake. Swarovski crystals or real diamonds? It's a game. You have to be luxurious… — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
I have no regrets in life, and you know what? If I could, I'd go back and do it all again. — Sonia Rykiel Copy Share
