Pharrell Williams honoured with the Legion of Honour

Emmanuel Macron has awarded the acclaimed creative the highest national honour in France.

Pharrell Williams can now add another milestone to his impeccable career: Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur. The producer, designer and current creative director of Louis Vuitton‘s menswear line was honoured by the President of France at a private ceremony held on Friday 23 January at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

The event was attended by exclusive guests and friends of Williams, such as Pusha T, Quavo and Future, as well as his wife Helen Lasichanh, who accompanied him along with their four children on a night that is now part of his personal (and cultural) history.

It was on 14 July 2025 that the appointment was officially announced, placing Pharrell on a list as illustrious as it is diverse, featuring names such as Nelson Mandela and Steven Spielberg. This recognition not only celebrates his musical career – backed by 13 Grammys – but also commemorates his global impact on fashion and his ability to break down creative boundaries.

During his speech, Emmanuel Macron stated that ‘his creativity is never limited to a single art form’ and added that Louis Vuitton chose him ‘for his irreverence, his boundless creativity and his total commitment’.