CHANEL supported the French Committee for the Protection of Venice in restoring the lion statue and blue mosaic pediment studded with gold stars at St. Mark's Basilica.

After the untimely death of her beloved boyfriend, Boy Capel, Mademoiselle Chanel was taken to Venice by a friend. Born on August 19 under the sign of Leo, she was drawn to the city, whose symbol is the lion. The lion is a motif that can be seen throughout Venice, from palace pediments and doors to stonework, and is also frequently featured as an emblem in her creations, such as suit buttons and handbag clasps.

The restoration of the lion statue and mosaic pediment at St. Mark's Basilica was made possible by the deep bond between CHANEL and Venice. The lion, which for centuries dominated the cathedral's facade above the horse statue, is made up of several pieces, each made of gilded copper sheets fixed to a metal frame. The restoration involved cleaning, sanding, and then applying three layers of gold plating, followed by a final protective coat of wax. The restoration also included restoring the star-covered mosaic behind the lion. During the restoration, each piece of the mosaic, damaged by salt, was removed and thoroughly cleaned to remove any damaging materials. 600 blue tesserae tiles and 200 gold tesserae were replaced.