Awards and honors
Lhuillier was invited to be a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2003. She received the Presidential Medal of Merit from the Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2006.[22]
In 2021, Lhuillier along with nine others were featured in a Philippine postage stamp collection called Living Legends: World-Renowned Filipinos by Philippine Postal Corporation. Other personalities included in the collection are Lea Salonga, Kenneth Cobonpue, Diosdado Banatao, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Josie Natori, Jordan Clarkson, and Jollibee.[23]
Exhibition and Bridal Collection: Monique Lhuillier creates wedding gowns for hopeless romantic brides looking for a statement-making gown. Monique Lhuillier's gowns are known for their bold ruffles, romantic florals, and clean, simple silhouettes.
Monique Lhuilier's Grace Charity Events: Lhuillier has been associated with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides basic essentials to children living in poverty. At one of the organization's fundraising events, Baby2Baby raised over $12 million, with the evening honoring Kim Kardashian. Among those in attendance were actresses Maria Menounos, Alexandra Daddario, and Alessandra Ambrosio, several of whom wore Lhuillier designs.
The Brand: Her signature design sensibility has resulted in the launch of numerous licensed collections, including Monique Lhuillier & Pottery Barn, Monique Lhuillier & Pottery Barn Kids, and Monique Lhuillier & Pottery Barn Teen. Monique Lhuillier's contemporary collection, fine jewelry, lingerie, wedding invitations, signature and home fragrance, and signature and home fragrance have transformed the company into a luxury lifestyle brand. Monique Lhuillier products are sold in Monique Lhuillier stores, premium department stores, and specialty stores worldwide. Monique and Tom live in Los Angeles with their two children, Jack and Sophia. Monique's career in fashion is enriched by her strong dedication to family and commitment to philanthropic efforts such as Baby2Baby and BCRF, to name a few.
