1970s, Designers, in memoriam In memoriam: Sonia Rykiel August 27, 2016September 18, 2018by Sarah Sheehan Sonia Rykiel ensemble, Vogue, January 1975. Photo: Deborah Turbeville. Image: The Fashion Spot. Farewell to Sonia Rykiel—designer, author, queen of knitwear. She will be missed. Share this:EmailTwitterFacebookTumblrLinkedInLike this:Like Loading...