Simone Rocha S/S 2017

All the hijinks and highlights from the weekend's shows including Simone Rocha, JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou and Paul Smith

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Simone Rocha S/S 2017 fashion backstage models
(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Mood board: Simone Rocha’s brief show notes made it clear that she had hard graft on her mind. Robust perspex-heeled footwear referenced gumboots and white latex gloves – however dainty they looked with broderie anglaise detailing – had a distinct housework feel. 

Scene setting: Foregoing her last shows’ regular venue of St. James’ Palace, Simone Rocha held this S/S 2017 show in Southwark cathedral, a decidedly more solemn venue, but no less imposing.

Best in show: The silhouettes that emphasised garment construction demonstrated Rocha’s skill in tailoring. A grey Prince of Wales check suit played with formal deconstruction even with a feminine blouse underneath, as did a beige trench coat slashed in half to reveal a nude tulle dress.

Simone Rocha S/S 2017 fashion backstage models

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Simone Rocha S/S 2017 fashion backstage models

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Simone Rocha S/S 2017 fashion backstage models

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Simone Rocha S/S 2017 fashion backstage models

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

Siska Lyssens

Siska Lyssens has contributed to Wallpaper* since 2014, covering design in all its forms – from interiors to architecture and fashion. Now living in the U.S. after spending almost a decade in London, the Belgian journalist puts her creative branding cap on for various clients when not contributing to Wallpaper* or T Magazine.