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Country: France

Sonia Rykiel is a Parisian ready-to-wear company founded by French designer Sonia Rykiel in 1968.

She is known for her luxury sweaters, notably the "Poor Boy Sweater"

Sonia Rykiel embodied an emancipated, iconoclastic woman, and was a leading figure in the women's sociological-stylistic movement she founded in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.

News

Sonia Rykiel sold again 23/09/2021

  • Sonia Rykiel acquired by US group G-III (brands: DKNY, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld Paris)
  • Focus on digital to turn around the brand
  • Aims to expand internationally and win back distribution networks
  • In 2018, 35 million euros in sales recorded

Sonia Rykiel relaunches its Parisian chic online. 27/10/2020

  • Foundation of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés label: late 1960s
  • Liquidation of Sonia Rykiel: July 2019
  • Takeover by Showroomprivé founders: late 2019
  • Online relaunch of the brand
  • Sales 2018: 35 million euros
  • Workforce at time of receivership: 131 employees
  • Number of directly-operated stores: 6
  • Number of outlets: 4
  • Share of sales generated in France: over 50%

Studies mentioning this company

The women's ready-to-wear market - France

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The handbag market - France

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