Karl Lagerfeld has become one of the most popular designers of our time, with many of us wishing we could afford some of the fabulous pieces he’s bought into the fashion world for Chanel.

So we’re delighted to hear that he’s finally going to be recognised for all his hard work.

According to WWD this Thursday French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to anoint Karl with a Commander of the Legion of Honour. This is France’s highest civilian award and will be presented in a ceremony at the Elysée presidential palace.

The honour comes with a silver medal suspended from the collar from a red ribbon and we really hope Karl uses it as in inspiration for a few of his upcoming collections.