Simone Rocha Fall 2025 Collection
For the Fall 2025 season, Simone Rocha reimagined classic teenage archetypes—rebels, emos, nerds, and jocks—infusing them with her signature dark romanticism. Inspired by nostalgia for her school years, the Irish designer captured the essence of youthful angst with a show set to the melancholic voice of Thom Yorke.
The collection played with contrasts: plush bunny stoles added a soft, whimsical touch, juxtaposed with the toughness of bike lock chain belts, BDSM-inspired harnesses, and biker jackets transformed into puff-sleeve dresses, fitted skirt suits, and structured military coats.
Staying true to her unmistakable aesthetic, Rocha introduced more recognizable silhouettes within her creative universe. Denim jackets and percale trousers were exaggerated in volume, while canvas coats and neoprene hoodies were embellished with intricate pearl embroidery. She also reinvented rugby shirts with ruffles and dense pearl beading, while her iconic “car wash” skirts reappeared in shimmering tweed, faux fur, and ethereal organza, adding a touch of sensuality to the collection.
In one of her most delicate offerings in recent years, Rocha introduced ribbons in shades of pink, sky blue, and black, intricately woven into brocades or cascading elegantly from the shoulders. Some garments, made from silk jacquard strips and fastened with delicate ties, created a weightless effect over billowing faux-fur trousers. Meanwhile, bouclé tweed jackets and skirts, adorned with tinsel-like embellishments, were carefully shredded, striking a balance between sophistication and deconstruction.
The variety of characters reflected in the collection allowed for a diverse casting, culminating in the striking appearance of Fiona Shaw, who described the show as “a heavenly experience, surrounded by beauty and breathtaking clothing.”
Blending romanticism and rebellion, Simone Rocha elevates femininity’s codes, transforming schoolyard aesthetics into a sublime and evocative fashion statement.
