Peter Pan-collar Taffeta Dress

Simone Rocha’s sartorial interest was introduced to the eponymous designer by her father, designer John Rocha, and the voluminous proportions of Simone Rocha’s black dress is an example of the label’s romantic interpretations. It’s crafted from taffeta that’s blended with elements of silk to provide a lustrous handle, then finished with a Peter Pan collar, puff sleeves and gathered edges. Channel the label’s darkly romantic aesthetic by styling it with monochromatic separates.

• 72% polyester, 28% silk

Irish-born designer Simone Rocha creates clothes with a strong sense of femininity. From midi dresses and t-shirts to knitwear and coats, collections are defined by a fresh, cool approach to fabrics and materials, for pieces that are playful yet confident, practical but interesting.