To celebrate his award, Demna was joined by Kering's Francois-Henri Pinault, Francesca Bellettini, Cédric Charbit, and Gianfranco Gianangeli.

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“An Immense Designer”—France Honors Demna With a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres Medal

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Rachida Dati, France’s minister of culture, decorated Balenciaga’s creative director Demna as a a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.

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Demna Wore a Black T-shirt, Natch, to Receive a French Honor

Balenciaga has changed the world of luxury shoes. Huge, conical or very long, there is nothing that resembles the shoes born from Demna's mind.

Balenciaga ha cambiado el mundo de las zapatillas de lujo. Enormes, cónicas o muy largas, no hay nada que se parezca a las zapatillas nacidas de la mente de Demna.

Demna, sobre sus zapatillas para Balenciaga: “Me han pedido hacer zapatillas más pequeñas, simples o accesibles, pero diseño según mi visión, no según las prioridades del marketing”

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Demna, on her shoes for Balenciaga: “I have been asked to make smaller, simple or accessible shoes, but design according to my vision, not according to marketing priorities”

The artistic director of Balenciaga was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters in Paris

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Demna Receives France’s Highest Honor in the Arts

Courtesy of Balenciaga On January 27, 2025, Demna, the visionary creative director of Balenciaga, received the prestigious title of Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. The award was presented by the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, in recognition of Demna’s exceptional contributions to the arts and his impact on global culture through his innovative work in fashion. The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, established on May 2, 1957…

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Balenciaga’s Demna Honored by France with Cultural Award

Dear Shaded Viewers, On a crisp January evening in 2025, the Parisian fashion world gathered to witness a moment of profoun

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A Moment of Artistic Triumph: Demna's Extraordinary Recognition receiving the Decoration of Chevalier de L'Ordre et des Lettres.

DEMNA HONORED WITH FRANCE'S CHEVALIER DE L'ORDRE DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES MEDALCELEBRATING A DECADE AS BALENCIAGA'S CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE DESIGNER WAS RECOGNIZED FOR HIS POWERFUL IMPACT ON THE ARTS AND INNOVATIVE WORK IN THE WORLD OF FASHION. 
						
					
			
						
				
									BY EMILY SUKYOUNG KIM JANUARY 28, 2025  
					
				
				
									As Paris Haute Couture week entered full swing, Demna was honored with France’s L’Ordre des Arts et d…

“An Immense Designer”—France Honors Demna With a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres Medal

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