Chanel Plans To Open Spa At The Ritz Paris

Chanel confirmed to WWD that the storied fashion house will open "Chanel au Ritz Paris" — a spa dedicated to its skin care — in the city's Ritz Club by the end of 2015.
No details have been revealed about the Ritz Paris spa's opening date.
"The strong bond that unites Chanel and the Ritz Paris was initiated by Mademoiselle Chanel who lived 34 years at the Ritz. Located in the Ritz Club, 'Chanel au Ritz Paris' will provide women with a unique sensorial and customized experience," the brand said in a statement, according to The Cut.
The Ritz has been closed for renovations since July 2012. The Paris hotel is known for its Coco Chanel suite, which is also being remodeled.
"The story linking Chanel and the Ritz Paris would not be complete without the opening of a new Coco Chanel suite inspired by the one she originally occupied and by the decor she loved so much," stated the Chanel brand.
According to WWD, the shape of the Chanel No. 5 bottle was reportedly inspired by the arrangement of buildings on the Place Vendôme, where the Ritz sits in a prime corner location.
Many fashion shows have been held at the Ritz Paris' basement pool. Versaceshowed its collection at the location in 2012 (right before it closed for renovations). The fashion brand also held many runway shows there between 1990 and 2004, including Gianni Versace's last runway show in 1997.
"It is with tremendous emotion that I return to the Ritz where I shared so many special moments with my brother," Donatella Versace told WWD in April 2012.
"The closing of the Ritz Paris for two years represents the end of an era but also the beginning of a new one, so to be able to show Atelier Versace there one last time will be a memorable milestone," she said.
Obviously, the renovations are taking longer than originally expected.