 International stars such as Sylvia Koschina, Christa Linder, and Angélica María wore her creations on several premieres and red carpets around the world.Nevertheless, the partnership with her sister ended a few years later and Carmen ultimately closed the atelier

Due to her close relationship with France, and her efforts to improve the diplomatic affairs between France and Mexico, in 1986 Carmen received the Légion d'honneur from President François Mitterrand at the Élysée Palace.In 1975, Carmen was invited by her cousin, Anilú Elias Paullada to a feminist conference.