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Ralph Lauren receives highest French order of merit

American designer Ralph Lauren on Friday was decorated by French president Emmanuel Macron as an Officer of the Legion of Honor. The 80 year-old designer was awarded the prestigious prize, which is the highest French decoration and one of the most famous in the world. For two centuries, it has been presented on behalf of the Head of State to...

Fashion

Paul Smith receives highest French accolade

British designer Paul Smith has been awarded the French accolade Legion d´Honneur for his work. A photo posted by Suzy Menkes (@suzymenkesvogue) on Jan 28, 2016 at 2:58pm PST According to BT, the honour was presented to Smith during a ceremony which took place on January 28 in London. French ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sylvie Bermann, was...

Design

Anna Wintour receives France's highest accolade

British-born American Vogue editor Anna Wintour has received one of France's highest accolades, the Legion d'Honneur, receiving the medal from French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Prior to Ms. Wintour, several designers have been honoured with the distinction. In 1993 the French minister of culture had made Sonia Rykiel "Officier des Lettres et des...