I like to create a simple space and surround myself with things that I like to look at. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
I think, as a designer, what you have to do is challenge yourself to do what you do, but better. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
My heritage is a huge part of everything I do; it is, after all, part of what has made me who I… — John Rocha Culture Copy Share Image
My most precious possession is a 13.5-feet-long fishing rod, made by an American firm called Loomis. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
The day I feel my clothes are no longer relevant, I will be happy to step down. — John Rocha Clothes Copy Share Image
Fashion is instant - after six months, it disappears, and you have to start again. That's the nature of it. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
It was a very, very happy childhood, but I always knew I wanted to see the world. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
I think natural fibers look better over time. The more you wear them, they look even better. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
I can speak Cantonese, but I can't speak about fashion - I learnt all my fashion in Europe, so often, during interviews… — John Rocha Cantonese Copy Share Image
Chinese people have that superstitious fix - people always do feng shui when they are opening a shop; even the Hong Kong… — John Rocha Copy Share Image
Many women in their 40s make the mistake of wearing clothes that are too tight. Skimpy dresses and tight trousers can make… — John Rocha Copy Share Image
I don't want to be an elitist designer. It's no fun just catering for a small group of people. It's against my… — John Rocha Copy Share Image
Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time. — John Rocha Beautiful Copy Share Image
We have achieved tremendous success in Ireland and internationally on the strength of our creativity and design skills. — John Rocha Creativity Copy Share Image
Dubai is a vibrant city: Big cars, big buildings... it reminds me of my home town, Hong Kong. People are always on… — John Rocha Architecture Copy Share Image
I made my final collection in college in London using Irish handwoven wool. That is how I discovered Ireland first; I just… — John Rocha College Copy Share Image
I turned my hand to costume design a few years ago when I created the outfits for 'This Is the Sea,' with… — John Rocha Design Copy Share Image
When I was young, we always went to our posh cousins at Christmas. My dad made sure we had new shoes and… — John Rocha Christmas Copy Share Image
The most important part of my work on The Orion Building was the creation within the apartments of living space which inspires… — John Rocha Beautiful Copy Share Image
I'm like a conductor. I come up with ideas, and I get all these people to make great music together. I have… — John Rocha Beautiful Copy Share Image
One thing I learned from all my years in business is you really have to work with the experts: you can launch… — John Rocha Copy Share Image
As you get older, your skin tone will change, and that means the colours that suit you best change, too. Take a… — John Rocha Advice Copy Share Image
Whatever I design, it has to please my eye. If I go to work on an office block, I'll draw the office… — John Rocha Copy Share Image
I always challenge myself to do something better, and people in the industry appreciate that. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
My Chinese grandmother was a dressmaker, so I always enjoyed dressing up and looking cool. — John Rocha Copy Share Image
When I left college, nobody expected much of me - and nor did I. — John Rocha College Copy Share Image
I used to play football, and then my wife bought me a fishing rod. — John Rocha Fishing Copy Share Image
I want to explore my design philosophy in different mediums, and I'm very interested in architecture. — John Rocha Architecture Copy Share Image
