3 Defining Trends from Simone Rocha’s AW25 Collection
Let’s dive into the recent AW25 collection Simone Rocha presented at LFW and see what trends you can take on as an inspiration from this youthful and rebellious, yet extremely romantic collection.
Distilling the past for the present
“Past, present, presence, pretend,
The Tortoise & The Hare.
School days haze. Twisted twin sets. Behind the bike shed.
Desire, distress, headmistress.
Not attached to today, solace in your own time and space.”
Simone Rocha’s AW25 collection unfolded inside Goldsmiths’ Hall, a venue steeped in tradition, but beneath its gilded ceilings and polished marble lay a distinctly rebellious undercurrent. The show brought together Rocha’s romantic aesthetic with introspective grunge, drawing from both myth and memory to create a collection that felt deeply personal yet universally resonant.
Accessories as Symbols
Details were rich with symbolism. Handbags shaped like tortoises and rabbits brought a sense of whimsy, but also underlined the theme of duality and motion. Chunky metal belts locked into flowing dresses, giving the impression of tension being held in place-like emotion barely restrained. This push and pull made the accessories feel not just decorative, but emotionally charged.
1. Trend alert:
#FeminineGrit
According to WGSN #FeminineGrit is a new trend for the AW25/26.
“Use the season’s rebellious mood to update #DarkRomance stories with a grittier, subversive edge for youth-orientated markets”
Simone Rocha is on the forefront of this trend with her “metal-hardware-trimmed leather” mixed with romantic silhouttes.
Experimental denim will be a big trend next Autumn/Winter with one of them being #DistressedTexture denim.
“While they are largely associated with grunge themes, Simone Rocha (UK) incorporates more feminine shapes to evoke a subtle #PrettyToughlook.”
Simone Rocha’s continued expansion into menswear reached new depth in AW25, integrating her signature codes of romanticism and tension into silhouettes that challenged traditional masculine dress. The menswear pieces echoed the women's line in both material and mood-tailored coats were softened by sheer overlays, while frayed edges and raw hems added a sense of vulnerability to otherwise structured garments.
3. Trend alert:
#RedefiningMasculinity
Another AW25/26 trend that Simone Rocha has presented well this season is #RedefiningMasculinity: “consumers explore the boundaries of traditional gender-specific aspects, offer recognisable bases like #PoloPower tops with intriguing trims.”
To incorporate this trend into your wardrobe, stick to familiar shapes with soft, textured trims for a daring edge.
