In Picture: Sonia Rykiel collection highlights

The late French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel was also known as ‘The Queen of Knitwear.’ She was best known for her design staples, such as the boxy ‘Poor Boy Sweater’ as well her playful womenswear designs with strip detailing, bows and applications. "She invented not just a style but an attitude, a way of living and being, and offered a freedom of movement," said French President Francois Hollande of Rykiel in a tribute on Thursday. Throughout her life Rykiel was celebrated for her refreshing approach to fashion, as the designer strived to make it attainable for all.