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John Rocha
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John Rocha at the London Fashion Week in February 2010
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| Born | 23 August 1953 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Designer |
| Spouse(s) | Odette Gleeson |
| Children | Simone Rocha |
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John Rocha is a famous Chinese-Irish designer. He was born in Hong Kong on August 23, 1953. Today, he lives and works in Ireland. He is known for his unique fashion designs.
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About John Rocha
John Rocha moved to Ireland after finishing art school in London. He became known for his special way of designing clothes. He often used hand-crafting, beads, and decorative pieces on his garments.
Early Career and Success
In the 1980s, John Rocha started his own fashion label called Chinatown in Dublin. He designed clothes for both men and women. His designs were sold in popular Irish stores like A Wear and Brown Thomas.
He also worked with Waterford Crystal, a famous company that makes crystal products. John Rocha designed beautiful crystal glasses and vases for them.
Awards and Other Designs
John Rocha won the "Designer of the Year" award at the British Fashion Awards in 1993. This was a big achievement in the fashion world.
He created several of his own fashion lines, including "John Rocha," "John Rocha Jeans," and "John Rocha Jewellery." He also designed clothes and home items for the department store Debenhams.
Beyond fashion, John Rocha designed the insides of buildings. He worked on the Morrison Hotel in Dublin and the Orion Building in Birmingham. In 2008, he received a 'Special Award' for being a great entrepreneur in Ireland.
London Fashion Week and Retirement
John Rocha regularly showed his new clothing collections at London Fashion Week. This is a major event where designers present their latest styles. He showed both women's and men's ready-to-wear collections twice a year.
In 2006, he opened his own lifestyle shop in London. His design company, called Three Moon Design, is based in Dublin.
In 2002, John Rocha was given a special honor. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This award recognized his important contributions to the British fashion industry.
In 2014, after showing his Spring/Summer collection, John Rocha announced he would stop participating in London Fashion Week. He said he wanted to live by his own schedule. In April 2015, he received another award for his amazing achievements in art and design.
Family Life
John Rocha lives in Dublin with his wife. They also have a second home in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a beautiful place in southern France.
His daughter, Simone Rocha, has also become a very successful fashion designer. His son, Max Rocha, is a chef and owns a popular restaurant in London.
See also
- List of people on the postage stamps of Ireland
