Veteran fashion photographer Mario Testino has been awarded France's prestigious honour, The Légion D'Honneur, for his services to culture, as well as his philanthropic work through his cultural foundation in Peru.

France's ambassador to Peru, Fabrice Mauriès, commented 'France is happy to show its recognition today to a person who, despite living under the brightness and the warmth of the planet, contributes to the development of young Peruvians as well as to the appreciation of the art and cultural heritage of their nation'.