The woman who changed fashion forever

'A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.'
— Coco Chanel

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s runaway hit Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon is based on the captivating and savvy businesswoman’s almost mythical rags-to-riches story with an original score by Peter Salem, elegant sets and costumes by Jérôme Kaplan and artistic collaboration by Nancy Meckler. The vibrant production won Outstanding Set and Costume Design at the 2024 Hong Kong Dance Awards.

The 20th century’s most intriguing designer who was not without her share of controversy, Chanel launched a powerful fashion empire for a new generation of modern women who were intelligent, ambitious and rebellious. Her iconic little black dress and bouclé jackets and skirts are now classic style staples seen all over the world. Now, more than a century later, Chanel’s unforgettable legacy continues to inspire.

A feast for the eyes with ravishing costumes and well-crafted choreography. — South China Morning Post
An excellent creation... thoughtful, original, deeply expressionistic and theatrical. — Hong Kong Economic Journal