‘A layer of defiance’: Simone Rocha on how her ultra-feminine styles won over women - and men
The designer, whose show was a highlight of London fashion week, talks bows, Paul Mescal and how dressing like a trad wife isn’t always about conforming
London fashion week took place this weekend, with established brands and new talent on the schedule. 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.
Her show on Sunday afternoon took place in the grand environs of Goldsmiths’ Hall, a Grade I-listed building that serves as the headquarters of London’s goldsmith guild. The front row was packed with editors from Elle and Vogue, and Rocha flexed her connections to celebrities. Rather than having them watching on, Alexa Chung and actors Fiona Shaw, Andrea Riseborough and Bel Powley walked in the show.
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