Louis Vuitton will make Annie Leibovitz’s formal uniform., Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s fashion at Louis Vuitton, will make Annie Leibovitz’s induction uniform at the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts, whose lifetime members are known in France as Immortels.

During a ceremony scheduled for March 20, the American photographer is expected to join the ranks of foreign associate members of the French institution, alongside British architect Sir Norman Foster, American director Woody Allen and German artist Georg Baselitz. She will occupy the seat previously occupied by the American architect of Chinese origin I.M. Pei.

Anna Wintour, her again! global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, is expected to present Leibovitz with her ceremonial sword. After Jacquemus and arts and letters Anna Wintour is preparing to take the reins of French Fashion Week.

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