- 1984: Mainichi Fashion Award
- 1992: Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- 2001: Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- 2002: Best International Designer Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America
- 2004: Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- 2010: Honorary Royal Designer for Industry from the Royal Society of Arts
- 2012: Kyoto Prize in the Arts
- 2017: Officier of the Legion of Honour