in numero's november issue, karl lagerfeld was asked about his successor at chanel and replied "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." ackermann responded, "what can one possibly say to such a phrase?! such a compliment! honored i feel, how can one not be?! in all honesty tremendously, immensely touched especially coming from monsieur lagerfeld." ....well he certainly has the talent.