Chanel Hires A Dermatologist To Help Them Create More Effective Cosmetics

Chanel has hired Amy Wechsler, a Manhattan-based physician who is board certified in both dermatology and psychiatry, as its U.S. advisor. 

Wechsler will also serve as a liaison between the U.S. branch of Chanel and the brand’s global research and development team and will assist the brand with explaining science in an easy-to-understand way. Next year, Wechsler will help create in-office treatments with Chanel products. The first is expected to involve Chanel’s new Hydra Beauty serum, which launches in April.

Chanel Runway Show Paris Fashion Week For Spring Summer 2012

Chanel Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week on October 4, 2011 in Paris, France.

Chanel Runway Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011 2012

Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 2012 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Musee Rodin on July 4, 2011 in Paris, France.

Karl Lagerfeld Knows Who He Wants To Take Over Chanel When He Retires

Karl Lagerfeld on which designer should succeed him at Chanel: "I have a contract for life so it all depends on who I would like to hand it to. At the moment I’d say Haider Ackermann."


Born in Colombia, Haider Ackermann studied fashion in Antwerp. He launched his first collection in 2001 and has received international acclaim for his avant-garde and visionary designs. To learn more about him visit his website.

Cartier Vice President Resigns To Work For Chanel

Olivier Stip, formerly vice president, marketing and communications at Cartier, has been named senior vice president, watches and fine jewelry at Chanel, Inc.

Chanel Runway Show Paris Fashion Week 2010 For Spring Summer 2011

Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2011 show during Paris Fashion Week at on October 6, 2010 in Paris, France.

Video Chanel Runway Show Paris Fashion Week 2010 For Spring Summer 2011

The Face Of Chanel Supermodel Heidi Mount's Husband Is Being Accused Of Raping Another Supermodel

Stylist Shawn Mount, who is married to Karl Lagerfeld muse and face of Chanel Heidi Mount  is being accused of rape. Shawn was questioned by British police over the alleged attack on another 24-year-old  supermodel, in a central London hotel room in the early hours of Sept. 20. Shawn, who has styled for Vogue and ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, was in London primping models for the runway shows. He was arrested and released on police bail to work at Milan's fashion week.

A Scotland Yard spokesman told the press: "We received a complaint of a serious sexual assault at 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 20 at a central London hotel. The 24-year-old victim was referred to the Haven Centre [which helps alleged victims of sexual assaults.] A 30-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 21 on suspicion of rape and bailed to return to a London police station in November. He has not been charged and we are still investigating."

Rachel Zoe, Chanel Iman, Karl Lagerfeld And More Celebrate Re-Opening Of The Chanel Soho Boutique

Paula Patton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chanel Iman, Rachel Zoe, Karl Lagerfeld and more attend the re-opening of the Chanel Soho boutique on September 9, 2010 in New York City.