Simone Rocha’s Theatrical Liner Is A London Signature

Simone Rocha’s Theatrical Liner Is A London Signature

“Often actors do their own makeup, so we wanted to bring a touch of that energy,” make-up artist Thomas de Kluyver says of the haphazardly drawn liner, red lips, and flawless skin seen on the Simone Rocha’s spring/summer 2025 runway. “I was inspired by the idea of different characters in performance—there are nods to dancers … Read more

Rose-Embellished Brows Make for a Mesmerizing Beauty Statement at Simone Rocha

Rose-Embellished Brows Make for a Mesmerizing Beauty Statement at Simone Rocha

From hair accessories that fast become cult classics (ahem, the bow) to pearl-accented nails, many an enduring beauty trend began its life at a Simone Rocha show–and her fall/winter 2024 runway show continues the trend “Simone had access to–and took inspiration from–the archive of Queen Victoria’s mourning garments, so the beauty look drew inspiration from … Read more

The Imaginary Moodboard: Simone Rocha x Jean Paul Gaultier

The Imaginary Moodboard: Simone Rocha x Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier x Simone Rocha, spring 2024 couture Photo: Isidore Montag / Gorunway.com Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 1998 couture Photo: Condé Nast Archive Jean Paul Gaultier’s first designs were made on an inanimate teddy bear. Not long after taking his work to the runway in the late 1970s, his influence went global. Now, by … Read more