Stella McCartney is named Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur

On this day, Stella McCartney was named Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron, in the presence of her father Paul McCartney and several members of her family, including Paul’s wife Nancy, her husband Alasdhair Willis, her sister Mary McCartney, her brother James McCartney and her two youngest children.

Chevalier is the first grade in the Légion d’Honneur order. In 2012, Paul McCartney was named Officier de la Légion d’Honneur, the second grade in the order.

The previous day, Stella McCartney had presented her Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week, an event also attended by her father.

[After the ceremony] I looked over to dad, and I suddenly realized that my husband and children have seen me get my other honors in England, but my father never managed to. It was also incredible to have it in a private room and have [the president] make a lengthy speech,

Stella McCartney – From WWD.com, March 5, 2026

I am so deeply honoured to receive the Légion d’honneur – and being awarded by President Emmanuel Macron makes this even more profoundly meaningful. France is a country that has shaped so much of my life and career…this city has always welcomed and supported me, but also challenged and inspired me.
 
This recognition is not just for me, but for my family, my team, the innovators and the partners who have worked tirelessly and passionately to prove that fashion can be both desirable and responsible. It’s also recognition that luxury fashion houses can think about fashion in a conscious, passionate way without having to compromise on beauty – we are proof. There is still so much to do, but I am still hopeful – and still determined – that together we can reshape our industry to serve nature, all living creatures and future generations… x Stella

Stella McCartney – From Stella McCartney on Instagram, March 7, 2026