Sonia Rykiel Enfant is a gorgeous Mini-Me collection that shares the same brand DNA as the famous Sonia Rykiel women’s collection. Sonia Rykiel started her journey in fashion back in May 1968. Using her imaginative eye for fashion opened her first boutique in Paris, rue de Grenelle on the left bank, where she showcased her wonderful designs. The same year, she was elected “Queen of Knits” by the American publication Women’s Wear Daily, and her sweaters became the emblem of her trade. Sonia Rykiel is all about details and is particularly known for her rhinestones, lace, stripes, slogans, and inside-out seams.
In 1983, Rykiel Enfant girls’ clothes was launched by Sonia’s daughter Nathalie, who is president and artistic director of Sonia Rykiel. Just like the models on the runway, the Rykiel girl is dressed in zesty, sherbet colors. When someone mentions Rykiel Enfant, I automatically think of bright striped girls’ clothes with a black background. But there’s so much more to her fun, funky, and quirky clothes. Each garment includes chic details (often rhinestones) and modern flair, filled with contemporary styling and adorable innocence. Rykiel Enfant receives huge critical acclaim for its sheer attention to detail and premium cuts, combined with youthfully bold color palettes and playful styling.
I was pregnant with my eldest daughter and I couldn’t find anything that I liked… I wanted comfortable, fun, classic, soft, machine-washable, and practical. Rykiel Enfant was born. – Nathalie Rykiel.
Today, the Sonia Rykiel brand continues to charm and delight the world of kids’ fashion and women’s fashion with distinctive designs that are eclectic and dynamic, displaying contemporary illustrations with vibrant use of color.