“When people see the collection I want them to have license to interpret it themselves” said Simone Rocha said of her spring-summer 2025 collection, adding: “I’d never be interested in fashion that’s defining a look or defining how someone should feel.” Her latest offering – striking a balance between experimental and wearable – did spark a spectrum of emotions. Just like dance. Michael Clark and Pina Bausch were cited as influences. Bausch’s Nelken (her carnation-strewn piece exploring extreme and traumatic love) had a significant cameo, lending its floral motif to this Rocha collection. Some of the models wore tutus topped by over-sized, languid jackets, with their hands crossed as if they were leaving a ballet rehearsal – or a bad relationship. The collection was also about transparency: sheer organza shirts for boys, barely-there, translucent dresses and coats for the Rocha ballerinas. Performative, but, intimate, multidimensional, yet light: Simone Rocha is finding great pleasure in playing with contrasts.

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ED’s SELECTION:

Simone Rocha Cotton-jersey And Ruffled Tulle Mini Dress

Simone Rocha Embellished Merino Wool And Silk-blend Polo Sweater

Simone Rocha Lace-up Crystal-embellished Tulle Bustier Top

Simone Rocha Bow-embellished Faux-fur Pumps

Simone Rocha Crystal-embellished Tulle Midi Dress

Simone Rocha Webbing-trimmed Faux Pearl-embellished Shell Shoulder Bag

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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