French designer Agnès Troublé, widely known as Agnès B., was honored with the prestigious French Legion of Honor by President Emmanuel Macron. This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to both the fashion world and humanitarian causes through her renowned label.
Founded in 1973, Agnès B.’s eponymous brand has become synonymous with Parisian elegance, boasting 300 stores worldwide and gaining popularity among iconic figures like David Bowie and Patti Smith.
Beyond her creative success, Agnès B. is acknowledged for her philanthropy. Her foundation, «Agnès Troublé dite agnès b.,» collaborates with numerous associations and NGOs annually, addressing a diverse range of social issues, including literacy, child protection, migrant and refugee support, access to water and healthcare, and assistance for isolated women.
In addition to her fashion legacy, Agnès B. is celebrated for her passion for art. The inauguration of «La Fab,» a 1400-square meter gallery in Paris’s 13th Arrondissement in 2020, showcases her extensive art collection and features a library.
Embodying tradition, President Emmanuel Macron personally presented Agnès B. with the emblematic medal. In his poignant speech, Macron praised her commitment to others, France, and its creative forces, expressing pride in conferring upon her the title of Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit.
This prestigious accolade firmly places Agnès B. in the company of esteemed fashion figures like Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, who have also received the French Legion of Honor.
