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24 September 2010, written by Carl
Traveling through the ages in an effort to continuously reinvent suiting for men, John Rocha abandons the deconstruction of last season and looks to sharp tailoring for his latest showing. Cut from black and balancing his sartorial vision with a relaxed effort, the modern suit comes together with intricate cutouts and an affection for open weave knits. Precise and to the point, the ease in which John Rocha constructs his man’s uniform paints a picture of elegance with a thrilling edge.
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20 February 2010, written by Carl
Leaving behind the romantic grace of last season, John Rocha approaches dark territory with a wild deconstruction of suiting and outerwear. Juxtaposing relaxed tailoring with loosely draped fabrics, Rocha rebels against the traditional structure of menswear in preference of a season that calls for a sophistication that is a little raw around the edges.
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20 September 2009, written by Carl
It is no surprise that fashion is a gradual process for Ireland based designer John Rocha. For the spring season, Rocha follows silhouettes that are similar to his fall collection. The main difference is that Rocha has traded in dark luxe furs for variants of a softening white. Inspired by the work of sculptor Alexander Calder, Rocha attacks the season with a dandy use of fabrics and color. However, he uses the silhouettes to his advantage, paying close attention to cut in order to sculpt a masculine look. Always a daring task in menswear, oversize billowing outerwear contrasts suiting pieces that are more tapered in comparison. Altogether, Rocha successfully marries the elegance of the contemporary gentleman to the edginess of a performer with modern appeal.
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23 February 2009, written by Carl
Designer John Rocha was born in Hong Kong, but is currently based in Ireland. Rocha is known for his fascination with silhouette, surface, and texture. While other designers worry about recession-friendly fashion, Rocha’s fall collection displays a refined luxury. Using dark tweeds and furs, Rocha creates a collection of relaxed outerwear and cropped trousers. Interesting is Rocha’s use of fur to accent a blazer. It just proves that the economy can be hit hard, but there will always be those creative spirits who rebel.
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17 September 2008, written by Carl
“I am not driven by trend, I think perhaps my style is more about exploring a sense of beauty in silhouette and surface and texture. Each collection is an organic development of ideas that may have begun the previous season, and through which I consider the form and the details. So for me there is a natural progression between collections. In all my work I hope to create pieces that are beautiful, eclectic and a little idiosyncratic.” -John Rocha [LFW]
Appreciation List
- Top left photo: cropped blazer sleeves
- Top right photo: cut of waistcoat; goes over shoulder like halter. Innovative, but still wearable.
- Pop of color
- Slim silhouetted cropped pants
Pictures from London Fashion Week
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