Paul McLauchlan: Irish designer Simone Rocha wins London Fashion Week

Sentimental for Ireland, Simone Rocha transformed mythology and modernism into an enchanting collection staged in the round at Alexandra Palace Theatre, a restored Victorian theatre hidden inside the iconic landmark, during London Fashion Week on Sunday afternoon.

From Jack B Yeats’ 1936 painted depiction of Tír na nÓg, to ‘Pony Kids’, a seminal photo series by Perry Ogden, that captured Traveller and settled adolescent boys from public housing estates in Dublin selling horses at the Smithfield Market, Ms Rocha is heavily inspired by heroes of Irish art for autumn/winter 2026. 

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Subscribe

Introductory offers for new customers. Annual billed once for first year. Renews at €130. Monthly initial discount (first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12 a month. Ts&Cs apply.