Source: IANS French Ambassador Francois Richier on Tuesday conferred the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, his country’s highest honour, on veteran designer Manish Arora in recognition for his renowned and critically-acclaimed contribution to the fashion world. “I’m thrilled and honoured by the recognition I have received from the country that I love with all my heart. France has been an inspiration always. I now live between Paris and Delhi and for me France is literally my own country. I hope to keep getting inspired by France, the beauty and elegance of the French people,” said Arora at the investiture ceremony at the French embassy here.