Where There's Smoke...

Sonia Rykiel's runway show was governed by cheery models walking through a cloud of pink smoke. At the first possible occasion--backstage with the brand's designer and president Nathalie Rykiel--we had to find out why.

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    Kate Bosworth paid perfect tribute to Sonia and Nathalie Rykiel at the Parisian Sonia Rykiel for H&M kickoff extravaganza, sporting a sequin and bow-bedecked frock by Rykiel.

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  • It's no secret that one of Chic's favorite shows (each and every season) is Sonia Rykiel...and not strictly because we live in the knits! The models are always so...happy! Case in point: this final bow from today's runway spectacular in Paris.

  • True to form, Sonia Rykiel has served up yet another slice of joy pie. Sonia Rykiel for H&M features an array of delightful feminine frills. The designer’s lingerie line goes on sale tomorrow at H&M locations in the U.S., and we hear that there will be plenty of skivvies to choose from. So set those alarm clocks and stock up on underpinnings!

  • Rykiel-philes, mark your calendars: The Queen of Knitwear is about to be immortalized, Rizzoli-style. As part of the ongoing celebration of Sonia Rykiel’s 40th anniversary, Sonia Rykiel by Olivier Saillard will track her years in the business, covering over 80 collections. But good things come to those who wait: The book won’t be available until April…