Internationally acclaimed designer John Rocha has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years. Rocha has achieved success and respect from celebrity clients such as Angelica Huston, Marianne Faithful and pop singer Ronan Keating.

Distinctive for his innovative use of textiles, Rocha’s designs are based on simple lines and exquisite materials such as cashmere wool and taffeta silks. His clothes have been described as ‘gently and immaculately tailored’. His love of traditional techniques is evident in his signature hand knitted embellished garments and embroidered pieces such as this long sleeved, Irish lace and cable knit sweater.

Using the two main influences in his life, China and his beloved Ireland, Rocha cleverly combines oriental thinking with Irish craft. Travelling for four months of the year, means that Rocha can take in inspiration from around the world –- from Alaska to Tokyo, it is important for him to have a global vision of style.

The Rocha look is plain, simple and fluid.  The result is funky but wearable.

His mainline outfits are stocked in exclusive boutiques and department stores throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia and the USA.

Rocha is very much a hands on designer.  His sketches reveal a fluidity that is typical in his designs.


John Rocha is now head of a burgeoning design empire.  His fashion house consists of a women’s, men’s and jeanswear business that is stocked in more than 130 stores worldwide.  

John Rocha’s signature colours are cream & black – black being a personal favourite of his – a colour that he thinks a woman’s wardrobe should never be without.

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