Famed British designer and creative director for both his namesake line and Christian Dior – John Galliano — is set to receive the French Legion of Honour. Galliano’s name appeared on the list of beneficiaries released by the French government on January 1st of this year. The order was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 to recognize unusual military and government service and it is divided into five grades: Grand-Croix (Grand Cross), Grand Officier (Grand Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Officier (Officer) and Chevalier (Knight). Galliano was awarded the Chevalier or Knight class.
