Late designer Sonia Rykiel celebrated with limited edition sweater line

A group of notable women in the arts has joined forces to celebrate the
life and work of late French designer Sonia Rykiel.

The Sonia Rykiel’s Generous Sweaters campaign is part of a year-long
commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Rykiel’s label. Those behind the
designs include actresses Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Boutella, architect Kazuyo
Sejima, models Langley Fox and Liya Kebede, and South Korean ballerina
Sue-Jin Kang.

Sales from each piece will go towards a charity Rykiel, who passed away
in 2016 at the age of 86, favored. Dunst’s sweater will benefit Planned
Parenthood while Fox’s rainbow shirt promotes acceptance of the LGBT
community.

Other organizations that will benefit from the items are British Hope &
Home for Children, Le Refuge and the Children’s Hospital of Seoul National
University.

Sonia Rykiel Creative Director Julie de Libran started the line as a
way to pay tribute to the trendsetter’s work.

“These extraordinary women have been much involved in the creative
process, each talent has given her precious time to this charity-driven
sweater capsule,” said de Libran in a press release. “I’m thankful they
jumped into this initiative, focusing on charities helping women around the
globe.”

The sweaters will be available at the 10 Corso Como boutique, in New
York until October 24 and in Sonia Rykiel stores globally beginning on
November 5.

Photos courtesy of Sonia Rykiel