Sonia Rykiel appoints new creative director
French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, who will celebrate the 40-anniversary of the Fashion House this year, has appointed young designer Gabrielle Greiss, as a new creative director of the brand.
Till the present moment this post was occupied by daughter of well-known fashion designer Nathalie Rykiel. Now she will have more important business – she is appointed the president and art director of the Fashion House.
Young Gabrielle Greiss, the graduate of prestigious college Central St Martins in London, has already had time to work with Alber Elbaz in Lanvin, worked as the stylist for Another Magazine and Dazed&Confused, and also assisted to the Italian fashion designer Anna Molinari in creation of her next collection.
During the last three years Greiss worked as Sonia Rykiel’s personal assistant – on this responsible post she has gained trust of the legendary boss and has been chosen for further of successful creations of seasonal collections.