We here at H&S are obsessed with French fashion designer and legend Sonia Rykiel whom is known the world over for creating knitwear in 1962 when she was unable to find soft sweaters to wear while pregnant. Her idea was a hit— actually genius! Rykiel gained immediate worldwide attention and was crowned “Queen of Knits” in 1970. Even today, her knitwear—typically in black and gray, splashes of color,embellishments and stripes—is Rykiel’s signature, though it’s not her only forte; the flame-haired designer also produces fabulous cocktail dresses and gowns, beautifully accented blouses and skirts, and elegant suiting. A legend in France and in the fashion world, the knitwear queen does not come cheap and since we don't have a Rykiel budget we shop for our embellished knitwear at our fave online boutique a|wear!

From uber haute knits to beautifully crafted dresses and blouses a|wear is a fashionista on a budget's dream when it comes to luxuriating in couture on a buck! Sonia Rykiel represents a certain idea of deluxe which is (in our books) connected to high prices. On the flip-side a|wear offers women the possibility of owning a beautiful piece of fashion without going bankrupt. Bravo a|wear ... bravo!