The world of Simone Rocha: Star Irish designer lifts the lid on her career and her life

As her fashion career continues to flourish, a new book catalogues the Irish designer’s achievements, writes Paul McLauchlan

Simone Rocha attending the ELLE List VIP Party at The Petersham, London.

Few designers have signatures as recognisable as Simone Rocha.

Since launching her label in 2010, the 38-year-old has built a design language around femininity that is as distinct as any logoed merchandise. She is known for swathing women in layers of tulle, satin, and organza, dappled with pearls and crystal beads, and armouring them in thick Aran knits and grungy leather. At once otherworldly, there is something down-to-earth in her approach.