What a refreshing Sonia Rykiel collection. Maybe I am biased because I used to work there, but usually Sonia Rykiel puts the same thing on the catwalk season after season. Its normally all about striped knits, lace dresses, wool jersey tailoring, and models with Sonia’s haircut. But this season’s collection feels fresh and fun and very Rykiel without being predictable.
And I love that the models all smile. For those of you that have never been backstage at a catwalk show, you may not know that the brands usually make little posters for the models to read before they go out on the catwalk. They will say things like “You’re angry!” or “You’re a sexy superstar” or “relax!” so that the models all have similar moods when they are on the catwalk. At Sonia Rykiel, our posters used to say things like “Smile”, “Hands in pockets”, and “Be Happy!” The girls do it well.
I Love…
the contrast of the knit and sheer on this outfit, the fabulous safety pin, and the giant pompom head piece.
the "very" dropped shoulder on this sweater coat.
the contrasting trim on this soft jacket.
a beautiful nude dress.
I Loathe…
a suit ten sized too big.
too may multicoloured stripes. And that black hat, it is in every Sonia Rykiel show and I don't understand why. I'm not very superstitious.
that every Sonia Rkiel show ends up with all the models on the catwalk in similar outfits. It was fun the first time, and maybe the second, but now it is gimmicky.
All images from Style.com.
