Simone Rocha FW26 Is Frozen In Eternal Youth and Beauty
The Irish designer presented a romantic collaboration with adidas, featuring ribbon-tied kicks, ethereal athletic uniforms, and more.
Irish designer Simone Rocha returned to her customary London Fashion Week slot yesterday evening, unveiling another parade of angelic, ethereal silhouettes — this time punctuated by a breathtaking collaboration with adidas. Expanding on last season’s exploration of uneasy adolescent emotion, Rocha turned to Irish mythology for Fall/Winter 2026, drawing inspiration from the folkloric tale of Tír na nÓg.
Set in a mythical land of eternal youth and beauty, Tír na nÓg provided a fitting backdrop for Rocha’s otherworldly vision. The designer imagined its inhabitants through a collection steeped in romanticism and quiet tension — painted by Irish artist Jack Butler Yeats. The opening look — a lace-trimmed, jewel-embellished slip dress — set a tone of delicate innocence. It was followed by fur-trimmed coats, floral-printed gowns, and ribbon-bound details that balanced fragility with strength.
The adidas collaboration injected subversive athleticism into the dreamscape. Pearl-encrusted track jackets, rhinestone-studded ballerina-style sneakers, co-branded hotpants, and ruffled Three Stripes tops reimagined sportswear through Rocha’s distinctly romantic lens. The partnership felt like a striking evolution with athletic codes softened by lace, gems, and sentiment.
Beyond the collaboration, Simone Rocha’s mainline offering introduced utilitarian bombers, tapestry-inspired workwear, and sharply constructed suiting, each look adorned with Rocha’s signature ribbons, crystals, and intricate trims. With FW26, Simone Rocha once again bridged myth and modernity, crafting a runway that felt suspended between adolescence and eternity. Take a closer look above.
