Chloé founder Gaby Aghion was awarded the Légion d'Honneur by Aurelie Filippetti, France's Minister of Culture and Communications, on December 16th. The award is given to those who have made significant contributions to French fashion and culture. Born in Egypt in 1921, Aghion moved to Paris after the war. In 1952, she recruited skilled seamstresses from the atelier of the closed haute couture house Lucien Lelong to found her own brand. She chose "Chloé," a name she loved, as the name for her brand. Her first show, incorporating Egyptian-inspired details, was held in 1958 at the Café de Flore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, and was met with rave reviews. Since then, she has continued to present authentic, fresh collections with a street-inspired vibe, often set in cafés.

Regarding Chloé's success, Aghion commented, "My whirlwind lifestyle breathed life into ideas and gave me the spirit to embody them through clothing. At the time, most things didn't exist, so it was exciting to invent everything from scratch."

The Légion d'Honneur is France's highest order of merit, established by Napoleon in 1802. Its purpose is to recognize the achievements of military personnel and civilians in fields such as culture, science, industry, commerce, and creative activities during both peacetime and war. The red ribbon on the order is a remnant of the "Order of Saint Louis," established by Louis XIV in the 17th century.