Chanel Ayan

Chanel Ayan (formerly Ayan Pillott; 7 June 1978) is a Kenyan-born, Somali model, businesswoman and television personality. She has worked with a number of top designers including Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Valentino and Dolce & Gabanna. She is the founder of Ayan Beauty and Ayan Skin, her brand of makeup, alongside makeup artist Toni Malt. Ayan is also known for starring in the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of Dubai, which she joined in the show's first season.More