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Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha and her father, John Rocha, in 2014
Born (1986-09-11) September 11, 1986 (age 39)
Dublin, Ireland
Education
OccupationFashion designer
PartnerEoin McLoughlin
Children2
FatherJohn Rocha
Websitewww.simonerocha.com

Simone Rocha (born 11 September 1986) is an Irish fashion designer. Her father is a fashion designer John Rocha. She trained at the National College of Art and Design and Central Saint Martins, launching her graduate collection in 2010 at the Tate Modern and London Fashion Week.

She was named Young Designer of the Year in 2014 by Harper's Bazaar, and Womenswear Designer of the Year 2016 at the British Fashion Awards.

Early life and education

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Rocha was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 11 September 1986.[1] Her father, John Rocha, is a fashion designer.[2][3] She attended her first fashion show as an infant.[4] She later said she felt it was "inevitable" that she would follow in her father's career, adding that fashion was "100 per cent a part of my life".[2]

Rocha worked at her father's studio between the ages of 13 and 18.[5] She trained at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.[6] Before attending NCAD, she struggled in school due to dyslexia; in 2021 she said, "the only place I felt really good was in art class".[7]

For her MA, she studied under Louise Wilson, who ran the fashion department at Central Saint Martins in London.[8][7][9] Rocha showed her graduate collection at the Tate Modern gallery,[3][10] and at London Fashion Week in 2010.[11]

Career

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Following London Fashion Week in 2010,[11] Rocha had an outlet within the Dover Street Market store, which was located on Dover Street, and continues to have one within their new store in Haymarket.[3] Her lines were also stocked by Paris-based boutique Colette.[12] In August 2015, she opened her first standalone store on London's Mount Street.[13] Since then, Rocha has opened stores in New York, London and Taiwan.[14][3]

Rocha has held a fashion show every fall and spring since 2012.[9] In 2018, Rocha collaborated with Moncler, an Italian luxury fashion company, as part of their Genius Collection series.[15] In March 2021, Rocha collaborated with H&M, a Swedish fast fashion company, to create a collection featuring her signature designs across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.[16][17] In 2023, she designed the Met Gala look for Billie Eilish.[18] For Rocha's Fall/Winter 2024 show during London Fashion Week, she collaborated with Crocs.[citation needed] In January 2024, Rocha was invited as a guest designer to present Haute Couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier.[19]

Style

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Rocha's work modernises Elizabethan and Victorian silhouettes as she uses traditional components such as pearls, lace, patchwork and handwork alongside pink neoprene.[20] She has incorporated influences of her Irish and Chinese heritage into her designs.[20] Rocha later[when?] expanded her line to menswear.[21]

Awards

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Personal life

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Rocha is married to cinematographer and photographer Eoin McLoughlin.[28] They have collaborated on campaigns and films for her brand collaborations with H&M and Moncler.[29] McLoughlin has also directed a documentary-style film for her Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear collection.[30] Rocha and McLoughlin have two children.[31] In 2021, she discussed how motherhood has shaped her designs.[8]

References

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  1. ^ pooja (9 February 2024). "Simone Rocha Net Worth, Age, Family, Husband, Wiki, Biography, & More". Marathibio. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Drohan, Freya (5 November 2014). "Simone Rocha named 'Young Designer of the Year' at Harper's Bazaar bash". Independent.ie. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d "Simone Rocha Designing a Career". 52 Insights. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  4. ^ Schneier, Matthew (12 September 2014). "Simone Rocha, Born to Fashion, Makes Her Own Mark". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  5. ^ Paton, Elizabeth (16 September 2017). "Simone Rocha on the Importance of Comfortable Shoes". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  6. ^ "National College of Art and Design". www.ncad.ie. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ^ a b Cooper Hedges, Honor (20 October 2021). "Simone Rocha on building a world-renowned fashion brand". Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ^ a b Street, Chloe (16 September 2021). "Simone Rocha on London Fashion Week and the city where "anything is possible"". The Standard. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Simone Rocha News, Collections, Fashion Shows, Fashion Week Reviews, and More". Vogue. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  10. ^ Fisher, Alice (24 September 2017). "Simone Rocha: 'With every show I'm telling a story'". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  11. ^ a b Long, Carola (17 September 2017). "Welcome to the dollhouse: Simone Rocha, Molly Goddard and Gareth Pugh get playful for SS18". The Financial Times. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Simone Rocha's future: 'The sky is the limit'". Irish Times. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  13. ^ Mower, Sarah (24 August 2015). "Simone Rocha Gives Us a Personal Tour of Her New London Store". Vogue. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  14. ^ "About". Simone Rocha. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Moncler Continues Genius Series With Simone Rocha". www.asifmag.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Simone Rocha's H&M Collaboration Is Dropping Tomorrow - Here's What ELLE's Buying". ELLE. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  17. ^ Parker, Alexis Bennett (11 March 2021). "The Simone Rocha x H&M Collection Has Arrived! Shop the Delightful Collection Here". Vogue. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  18. ^ "A History of Simone Rocha's Dreamiest Red Carpet Moments". W Magazine. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  19. ^ Freeman, Liam (24 January 2024). ""To Be A Guest Is A Real Gift": Simone Rocha And Jean Paul Gaultier On Their Haute Couture Collection". British Vogue. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  20. ^ a b "Simone Rocha's future: 'The sky is the limit'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  21. ^ Connolly, Siomha (21 November 2023). "Simone Rocha Talks Inspiration, Irishness, Motherhood and Seeing Her Dreams Come True". The Gloss Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  22. ^ "Kate Moss, J.W. Anderson, and Harry Styles Win British Fashion Awards". The Cut. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  23. ^ "London Fashion Week - Simone Rocha". London Fashion Week. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Fashion Awards 2016: The full winners list revealed". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  25. ^ "Simone Rocha wins designer of the year at British fashion awards". Irish Times. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  26. ^ "Remarkable Women Awards: Simone Rocha wins Designer of the Year". www.stylist.co.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Here Are All the Winners of the 2021 Fashion Awards". Hypebae. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  28. ^ "Simone Rocha's future: 'The sky is the limit'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  29. ^ "Fashion". eoinmcloughlin. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  30. ^ Mower, Sarah (23 February 2021). "Simone Rocha Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  31. ^ "New mum Simone Rocha shares adorable snaps of baby daughter Valentine". Irish Independent. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
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