Rocha, 38, is based in east London but she grew up in Dublin, the daughter of the designer John Rocha, who was a stalwart of London fashion during the 1980s and 90s, and Odette Rocha, who worked in the business.
In a 2023 profile of Rocha in GQ, writer Murray Clark describes the designer’s studio as “so Simone Rocha”, implying that fans would be able to conjure up exactly what that means.
Rocha’s clothes are sold in high-end stores such as Dover Street Market and Selfridges, and worn by actors on the red carpet – as well as fashion lovers with events to dress for.
But, when it comes to independent labels, the hot ticket among young fashion editors, art world mavens and film stars is the Irish-born designer Simone Rocha.
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