Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon @ Hong Kong Ballet 2026/27 Season

Highlights

This signature production is a collaboration between Hong Kong Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Queensland Ballet. Focusing on the legendary fashion icon Coco Chanel, the production traces her journey from obscurity to the pinnacle of the fashion world, rewriting 20th-century aesthetic history. The work, which won the Outstanding Stage and Costume Design award at the 2024 Hong Kong Dance Awards, features exquisite sets, meticulous costumes, and an original score that masterfully captures the inner charm and struggles of this fashion mogul.

Program

"Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon" is choreographed by the internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Coco Chanel was not only a fashion revolutionary who introduced the little black dress and tweed jackets, but also a complex woman who challenged conventions. Through the dancers' performances, the audience will witness how her charm and intellect transformed into a lasting fashion legacy. This performance is a must-see for fans of fashion, ballet, and biographical art.

Performers

• Choreographer: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
• Artistic Coordinator: Nancy McNally
• Music: Peter Salem
• Set & Costume Design: Jérôme Kaplan
• Lighting Design: Ivan Chan

Venue & Access

The event will take place at the Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Attendees can reach the venue via the Wan Chai MTR station and follow signs across the footbridge.

Ticketing

Tickets are priced at HK$1400, HK$1100, HK$880, HK$600, HK$380, and HK$200.