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Diane Von Fürstenberg Receives Chevalier De La Legion D’Honneur In Paris by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

29/2/2020

 
Diane Von Fürstenberg Receives Chevalier De La Legion D’Honneur In Paris by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 28 February 2020, Diane Von Fürstenberg, fashion designer and creator of "the wrap dress" was knighted Chevalier de la Legion D’Honneur in Paris in the grand Napoleon III rooms of Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, in a mid-19th century building located on the quai d’Orsay.

“It’s being given to me for my work and commitment to women as well as my work for the Statue of Liberty, who is a symbol of freedom and friendship between France and America. I am extremely honored for this important recognition ...”Said Diane Von Fürstenberg, upon receiving news of her knighthood from French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As a fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg has sold 15 million wrap dresses; As a philanthropist, she has raised $100 million for the Statue of Liberty Museum.

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, and the former President of the International Monetary Fund, presented Von Fürstenberg with the prestigious honour. Lagarde compared her to other legendary female designers like Coco Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, and Sonia Rykiel, who have mastered the art of designing for their times. “Your wrap dress beautifies women’s bodies without either restricting them or burdening them with too much sophistication,” Lagarde said. “The woman clothed by Diane Von Fürstenberg is free in her movement and free to take life in her own hands......A dress can only be truly beautiful if it’s worn with dignity and with elegance, and your support of women’s struggles for independence reflects a generosity that infuses the most perfect and subtle elegance: the elegance of the heart.”
Diane Von Fürstenberg Receives Chevalier De La Legion D’Honneur In Paris by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented by Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank and former managing director of the International Monetary Fund
After Christine Lagarde pinned the Legion’s five-point cross and red ribbon to Diane Von Fürstenberg’s sparkling velvet dress, she delivered a moving speech. “I want to salute what the Statue of Liberty represents: freedom and hope. We need to remember it was originally named Liberty Enlightening the World, and god knows we need it......I am accepting this Legion D’Honneur with pride and humility, knowing that recognition and honour give us a voice. And when we have a voice it is our duty and privilege to use that voice for those who have no voice. My heart is filled with gratitude. Merci and vive Paris!”
Diane Von Fürstenberg poses with Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, after receiving Chevalier De La Legion D’Honneur In Paris by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Francais: Diane von Fürstenberg reçoit la Légion d’Honneur

Diane von Fürstenberg recevait la Légion d’Honneur des mains de la Présidente de la Banque Centrale européenne, Christine Lagarde, à l’occasion d’une cérémonie touchante et tumultueuse au Quai d’Orsay.

Jeff Bezos, Anna Wintour, Christian Louboutin, John Elkann, Lapo Elkann, Delphine Arnault et Antoine Arnault étaient présents.

Dans son discours, Christine Lagarde a loué la carrière unique de DVF : la création de la robe portefeuille, son rôle comme Présidente du CFDA et celui qu’elle joua dans la rénovation de la Statue de la Liberté, à l’origine un cadeau du peuple français aux États-Unis : « Vous avez aussi connu en chemin des moments difficiles, comme il en arrive aux femmes qui ont des responsabilités, mais vous y avez puisé la force de recommencer […] dans un parcours de vie caractérisé par la détermination à continuer, et à maintenir le cap dans les périodes difficiles », a déclaré Christine Lagarde.

« Vous êtes l’une des personnes les plus généreuses de ce drôle de monde de la mode, auquel je ne connais pas grand-chose. Mais, pour soutenir les combats des femmes, l’élégance qui compte le plus, c’est celle du cœur », a-t-elle ajouté.

En réponse, DVF a rappelé à tous pourquoi elle est si célèbre pour sa classe, dès les premiers mots. « L’honneur de recevoir [cette distinction] de [votre] part est aussi grand que l’honneur lui-même », a-t-elle dit, sous les applaudissements.

Passant à un éloge de Paris, en faisant signe vers la fenêtre qui donnait sur la Seine, elle a poursuivi : « Paris est une ville de femmes, une ville d’élégance, une ville où on a envie d’aller au café et dans les librairies, pour y avoir… des aventures secrètes », a-t-elle ajouté sous un tonnerre d’applaudissements.
Diane von Fürstenberg reçoit la Légion d’Honneur

Further reading

  • Diane von Fürstenberg biography(December 31, 1946)

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