John Rocha CBE was a Hong Kong-born fashion designer who became one of Britain and Ireland's most acclaimed and influential voices in fashion. He studied at Grafton Academy in Dublin and built his career in Ireland, where he became a central figure in the Irish fashion industry.
His collaboration with Waterford Crystal — designing the official Waterford Crystal collection — became one of the most successful designer partnerships in Irish commercial history. His fashion designs were celebrated for their textural richness, use of Irish linen and lace, and a distinctive aesthetic that blended East and West.
He was awarded a CBE for his services to the British fashion industry. His work demonstrated that Asian designers could achieve the very highest levels of recognition in European fashion, and he remains an important figure in the history of both British and Irish design.