Sonia Rykiel, the French fashion designer called 'the queen of knitwear,' dies at 86 - Los Angeles Times
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Sonia Rykiel | 1930-2016: French fashion designer, dubbed 'queen of knitwear,' promoted casual style
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French actress and former Miss France Sonia Rolland of the series 'Lea Parker' at the 6th International TV Film Festival held in Luchon, southwestern France, on February 5, 2005. Photo by Patrick
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Sonia Rolland, French actress and former Miss France (2000). She is the first African-born Miss France pageant winner. She also… | Femme, Belle femme, Belles femmes
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