September 17, 2017 |
Simone Rocha’s shows are always accompanied by a crib sheet of notes that break down the show into easily digestible pieces. Which is nice. Red dolls. Suspended weight. Hand-painted flowers. Silk tulle. Collapsing frills. Comfort. Fragility. Made by hands. They spoke of a femininity that ran through the collection -it began with bridal white – ruched smock dresses with a satisfying volume, or washed silk slim gowns that sat flush to the body, looping at the sleeve with bows. And though there is always a sense of fullness to Simone’s silhouette, there was a lightness, too – layers of delicate sheer tulle, delicate floral lace and then beneath, stitched beaded dolls in red, the same ones embroidered on to the paper invitation. But at the heart of all this is beauty – the intricate detailing, the lightness of Simone’s touch. It is thrilling, tear-jerking fashion brilliance – and Ms Rocha brings it season after season. Bravo.
Photographs by Jason Lloyd-Evans
