Fashion designer Ralph Lauren receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House on January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Biden presents 19 recipients with the nation’s highest civilian honor.

With Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House on January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

This is the nation’s highest civilian honor, recognizing Lauren’s extraordinary contributions as a visionary fashion designer, pioneering entrepreneur, innovative business leader and dedicated philanthropist. No comment for Wintour who had asked France and Great Britain for an award, it will finally be the United States that will obtain it thanks to her unwavering support for the Biden campaign.