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Stella McCartney Honored by France's Legion of Honor
6 Mar
Summary
- Stella McCartney received France's Legion of Honor medal.
- President Macron personally presented the esteemed award.
- The ceremony celebrated her 25-year career in fashion.
Stella McCartney was recently awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest decoration, by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The prestigious honor was bestowed during a private ceremony attended by friends, family, and notable personalities such as Oprah Winfrey and her father, Paul McCartney.
President Macron lauded McCartney's extensive career, highlighting her contributions to sustainable and ethical fashion over the past 25 years. He noted her inspirations, education at Central Saint Martins, and her role in shaping the modern fashion landscape, emphasizing France's affection for her and her brand.
The Legion of Honor, founded in 1802, is typically awarded for at least 20 years of extraordinary service. It is rare for the French President to preside over an individual Legion of Honor ceremony, with McCartney being one of the few fashion figures to receive such personal recognition.
McCartney has previously received honors in the UK, including an OBE in 2013 and a CBE in 2023. Her father, Paul McCartney, has also been recognized by France, receiving the Legion of Honor in 2012.
