On Friday, October 2, the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, presented Nicolas Ghesquière with the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour at the Élysée Palace. The ceremony took place during Paris Fashion Week, a major event in the global fashion calendar, and marked a special moment in the city's cultural calendar. The event drew an unusual audience, including members of the Arnault family, known for their ownership of LVMH, one of the world's largest luxury goods companies. Prominent figures from the fashion world, such as actresses Charlotte Gainsbourg, Léa Seydoux, and Catherine Deneuve, as well as influential figures like Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington, were in attendance. The event also welcomed former and current collaborators, as well as staff from Ghesquière's atelier. Macron opened his speech with a lighthearted comment, referencing Ghesquière's long-standing relationship with his wife, Brigitte Macron. He joked, "Dear Nicolas, I must already say that it feels strange to decorate someone tonight who is used to looking at my wife from all angles. And she just told me a moment ago that you were the second man of her life!" This humor set the tone for a speech that celebrated Ghesquière's long and influential career in fashion. Macron highlighted Ghesquière's journey, which began over thirty years ago with internships at the fashion houses of Agnès b and Jean-Paul Gaultier. He noted Ghesquière's time at Balenciaga and later at Louis Vuitton, drawing a parallel between Ghesquière's career and that of the famous fashion house's founder. Macron remarked, "Almost two centuries ago, a young boy left his native Jura alone. He was 14 years old and had two years of journey ahead of him before reaching Paris. And through hard work, boldness, and invention, his name would soon be known from the Rue Neuve-des-Capucines to the world, becoming an emblem of France. That young boy was Louis Vuitton. You too have made Paris the place of a vocation and served the greatest houses and today. Yes, you and him share this common point." Throughout the speech, Macron shared amusing anecdotes about Ghesquière, including his love for the reality TV show Koh-Lanta and his passion for giant bowling with his teams. He also described Ghesquière's signature large travel bag, which he carries everywhere and which contains a collection of artistic references and materials that inspire his work. Macron praised Brigitte Macron for her role in promoting French fashion, stating that her support for Ghesquière had helped elevate the prestige of French craftsmanship globally.