John Rocha

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Rocha
Occupation	Fashion Designer
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1953(1953-08-23)
Age	71
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Leo

John Rocha Biography

John Rocha is one of the most popular and richest Fashion Designer who was born on August 23, 1953 in England, United Kingdom. Popular for his eponymous Chinatown clothing lines the Hong Kong-born Ireland-based fashion designer won his 1993 British Fashion Awards’ Designer of the Year Award.

He was born that same year American style creator He was born in the same year as American fashion designer Stephen Sprouse..

He moved to Ireland after graduating from the Croydon School of Art, London. Known for his hand-crafting, beading and appliquée to garments, Rocha first established a name for himself with his Chinatown label in Dublin in the 1980s and later designing clothing for both men and women in the Irish high street stores A Wear and their luxury stores Brown Thomas. Rocha designed a range of cut crystal stemware and vases for Waterford Crystal in collaboration with glass designer Marcus Notley, until that firm’s closure in 2008. The brand relaunched in 2010 and Rocha’s crystal product ranges became available again.

Rocha was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2002 for his contributions to the British fashion industry.

The man was raised in Hong Kong to a family with Portuguese and Chinese roots. His union with Odette Gleeson gave birth to the birth of a child, Simone, who also enjoyed a successful career as fashion designer.

John Rocha Net Worth

John Rocha is one of the richest Fashion Designer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Rocha 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After completing his studies at the London’s Croydon School of Art, He moved to Dublin, Ireland, and founded his Chinatown clothing line.

Popular for his interior designs as well as his involvement in the fashion industry He was a major contributor to the interiors of Birmingham England’s Orion Building as well as Dublin Ireland’s Morrison Hotel.

John Rocha CBE (born 23 August 1953) is a Hong Kong born fashion designer who is based in Ireland.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Rocha Dating?

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In April 2015 he was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Art & Design at The Asian Awards.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Fashion Designer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Rocha celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about John Rocha

1. John Rocha is a Macanese fashion designer based in London.
2. He was born in Hong Kong in 1953.
3. Rocha studied fashion at Croydon College and Central Saint Martins.
4. He launched his eponymous label in 1984.
5. Rocha won the British Designer of the Year award twice (1993, 1997).
6. His designs are known for their sculptural shapes and use of natural materials.
7. Rocha has collaborated with brands such as Debenhams and Waterford Crystal.
8. In 2014, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from University of Ulster.
9. The Victoria & Albert Museum holds several pieces from his collections.
10. Rocha retired from fashion in 2019 after showing his final collection at London Fashion Week.

What happened to John Rocha at Debenhams?

John Rocha is stepping down from his ready-to-wear brand after a decades long career. The designer announced that his collection fall/winter 2014-2015, which he presented at London Fashion Week in February, would also be the last “despite the wonderful response” it received.

What is RJR John Rocha?

John Rocha CBE (born 23 August 1953) is a Hong Kong born fashion designer who is based in Ireland. John Rocha.

What age is John Rocha?

68 years (August 23, 1953)

Is John Rocha leaving Debenhams?

Debenhams is axing John Rocha from its list of Designers at Debenhams , Drapers understands.

Is mantaray Debenhams own brand?

The etailer said Debenhams’ own fashion brands, including Maine, Mantaray and Principles, will be absorbed into the group’s existing brand portfolio , and sold via the core Debenhams site and its own pureplay websites.