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A Knight to Remember: Stella McCartney Named Chevalier de la Légion D’Honneur in Paris
- Stella McCartney was named Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
- Macron praised McCartney for sustainability, innovation, and animal welfare during the ceremony.
- The ceremony drew about 50 guests, including friends, family, and well-known figures.
- Stella McCartney’s fashion career includes roles at Chloé and a 2001 launch of her namesake brand.
- McCartney repurchased LVMH’s minority stake in 2025 to regain full independence.
- Oprah Winfrey described attending as emotional and noted the honor’s significance.
- First Lady Brigitte Macron wore a custom Stella McCartney black suit to the event.
- The honor adds to a string of previous recognitions, including a CBE in 2023 and OBE in 2013.
- The Légion d’Honneur is France’s highest distinction, created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Stella McCartney’s work emphasizes sustainability and environmental strategy for fashion.
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