As a designer it’s a great achievement to receive an honor of the French Government. They don’t just give them away like that, especially when one’s not French…So good job for Marc Jacobs who received the honor to become Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his services rendered to the fashion industry.(he has been artistic director of Louis Vuitton since 1997)
Nathalie Rykiel, President and Creative Director of the Sonia Rykiel label founded by her mother receives the same honors.Both will receive the decoration during a special ceremony that will take place coming friday, coinciding with Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.
(Source: WWD)