One of the most influential figures in fashion, Silvia Tcherassi is a true trailblazer, innovator, and trendsetter. Over the course of her illustrious career, she has earned the Officier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters) merit, one of France's highest distinctions, given to prominent members of the global arts community for their "contribution and commitment to cultural service."