Enter through the softly swishing door of the Suite and you step into a room that is unmistakably Chanel. The colour palette is black, white and shades of beige. At 188m₂ (2024ft₂) the two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite is larger than many homes. While luxurious, the living room is comfortable and is an idyllic spot to lounge with a glass of wine or sip a cup of coffee, soaking up the ambience. In front of the ornate fireplace is a comfy suede sofa trimmed with brass nail heads, a design based on Chanel's sofa from her rue Cambon apartment. It’s a spacious room with several seating and designated work areas. The large windows provide plenty of light.
An immense sparkling chandelier showcases the decorative soaring ceiling. Several small bookcases contain books on Chanel as well as objets d' art. There are
sketches by Karl Lagerfeld in the entrance and throughout the suite are never-seen-before archive photos of Chanel during her time at the Ritz. It is in effect, a mini Chanel museum.
The living room separates two spacious bedrooms, the ultra-posh bedding begs you to lie down for a quick afternoon nap. Here you'll find Goossens gilt-framed mirrors, more photos of Chanel, and the holy grail, lacquered Coromandel screens gleaming with a rich patina. Chanel started collecting antique Coromandel screens during her days with her English polo playing lover, Boy Capel. She owned dozens.
The table lamps and sconces in the bedrooms and throughout the suite were inspired by Alberto Giacometti and Jean-Michel Frank, contemporaries of Chanel.
Step inside Chanel’s world