John Rocha
John Rocha is a fashion label from Dublin, Ireland, founded by Hong Kong-born designer John Rocha. Alongside womenswear and menswear, the designer is known for homeware and crystal collaborations and a long-running diffusion line for Debenhams.
| Designer | John Rocha, born 1953 in Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Base | Dublin, Ireland |
| Award | British Fashion Awards Designer of the Year, 1993 |
| Collaborations | Waterford Crystal, Debenhams |
| Website | johnrocha.ie |
What is John Rocha?
John Rocha is the label of designer John Rocha, born in Hong Kong in 1953 and based in Dublin. His design business, Three Moon Design, operates from Ely Place in the city. He was named Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 1993.
History
Rocha established his Chinatown label in Dublin in the 1980s and went on to show at London Fashion Week for many years. In 2014 he presented a Spring/Summer collection in London and announced his retirement from the fashion week schedule, while continuing to produce a pret-a-porter range.
Products and positioning
- Pret-a-porter clothing
- Cut crystal stemware and vases for Waterford Crystal, designed with Marcus Notley
- A diffusion range of clothing, homewear and accessories for Debenhams
These partnerships extended the John Rocha name well beyond the runway into homeware and high-street retail through licensing and collaborations.
Why it matters
John Rocha is one of the most prominent designers associated with Irish fashion, and his career illustrates the designer-diffusion model in British and Irish retail. His daughter, Simone Rocha, is also an internationally successful designer.
Frequently asked questions
Where is John Rocha from?
John Rocha was born in Hong Kong and built his fashion career in Dublin, Ireland, where his business is based.
Is John Rocha related to Simone Rocha?
Yes, designer Simone Rocha is John Rocha's daughter.