Catherine Malandrino Receives Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters

NEW YORK — “You’re the quintessential Parisian and perfect New Yorker. You personify French style,” said François Delattre, French ambassador to the United Nations, in presenting the Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters to Catherine Malandrino. Malandrino was recognized Wednesday night at the French Embassy here for her innovative fashion designs that have inspired Americans to take interest in French artistry. Delattre said it was a “great privilege” to honor Malandrino, whom he called “an exceptional woman and extremely talented fashion designer whose elegance and humanity have led her to transform the fashion world.” “She’s so beautiful, she’s intimidating to me,” said the ambassador. He said she has been very successful in uniting the energy of New York with the romance of Paris and described the award as “one of France’s most prestigious distinctions.” Established in 1957, the award recognizes eminent artists and writers, as well as people who have contributed significantly to furthering the arts in France and throughout the world. American recipients of the Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters have included Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, Paul Auster, Ornette Coleman, Agnes Gund, Marilyn Horne, Jim Jarmusch, Richard Meier, Robert Paxton and Robert Redford. Having grown up

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