80S 90S Vintage Sonya Rykiel Rainbow Knit Dress Size Small Medium White Striped Red Orange Knit By Rykiel Gay Pride

Super adorable double knit dress & jacket set features: Constructed in a cotton lightweight sweater knit fabric Colorful striped pattern Asymmetrical fit shirring along neckline with back tie Rib banding along hemline so much fun & such great for every day wear By Rykiel a division of Sonya Rykiel Size Medium, fits like a medium 100% cotton Knit Good Vintage condition with some minor signs of wear as listed below 2 small holes along fabric at neckline, can not see when shirred but need to point out Bust 46" Waist width 34" Hips 38" Length from top of shoulder 42" All measurements are given in full Visit the shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hookedonhoney twitter | hookedonhoney pinterest | hookedonhoney Instagram | hookedonhoneyvintage Did you know according to Wikipedia she was unable to find something to wear during her pregnancy back in 1962 & used an Italian clothing supplier to design & to create a dress & a sweater, which incorporated high cut arm holes & a shrunken fit to cling to the body. The practical & modern style led to orders from her friends & became known as the Poor Boy Sweater. Rykiel started selling the sweaters from her husband's store & the Poor Boy Sweater made the cover of French Elle magazine, bringing Rykiel fame. Actress Audrey Hepburn bought 14 sweaters in every color. Rykiel's husband helped her to create the Sonia Rykiel Company in 1965. in 1968, Rykiel opened her first boutique store on the Left Bank. Her knitwear designs & new fashion techniques led her to be dubbed the "Queen of Knits". The fashion world was blessed to have her brilliant designs. Check out our selection of vintage Sonya Rykiel knits! 80S 90S Vintage Sonya Rykiel Rainbow Knit Dress Size Small Medium White Striped Red Orange Knit By Rykiel Gay Pride