Ralph Lauren and Anna Wintour awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom On Saturday, Ralph Lauren became the first fashion designer to be honored with the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award — established by President John F.

Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.

U2 frontman Bono, Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour and British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall are among the famous faces who have received America's highest civilian honour from outgoing President Joe Biden.