First I made a dress because I was pregnant and I wanted to be the most beautiful pregnant woman. Then I made a sweater because I wanted to have one that wasn't like anyone else's.

In 1953 Sonia married Sam Rykiel owner of a boutique selling elegant clothing. ja ʁi. S.

Rykiel collaborated with impresario and performer Malcolm McLaren on the song "Who the Hell is Sonia Rykiel?" on McLaren's 1995 album Paris. Her color palette usually features beige grey dark blue and charcoal. She proved that knitwear can follow any trend.