News Summary

• The announcement was made in France’s official journal ahead of Bastille Day celebrations.
• The list recognized 589 individuals for their dedication to public and cultural service.
• The American performer has evolved into a global fashion force since taking the reins at Louis Vuitton in 2023.
• Williams joins fashion luminaries who have received the honor, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and Kim Jones, who was knighted in January.
• The highest honor of the Grand Cross was awarded to historian Mona Ozouf, a specialist in the French Revolution and secularism.