Simone Rocha Debuts Menswear at Pitti Uomo, Discusses Independence and Family Legacy

Simone Rocha makes her menswear runway debut as the guest designer at Pitti Uomo. In a conversation with Vogue's Nicole Phelps on The Run-Through podcast, she explained why now was the right time for a standalone menswear show, how independence shaped her career, and the family legacy behind her design approach. Rocha, a Central Saint Martins graduate who has dressed Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, described her vision of a 'tender, intimate masculinity' and her desire to surprise audiences. The episode also features Vogue Runway's Max Berlinger and Chloe Malle discussing World Cup style—from sold-out Nike x Jacquemus jerseys to French players' Chanel and Hermès bags—and New York Knicks celebrations. The hosts preview upcoming men's shows: Ralph Lauren, Prada, Armani in Milan; Michael Rider's first standalone menswear for Celine, Jonathan Anderson's Dior Men, Sarah Burton's Givenchy menswear debut in Paris; and Simon Porte Jacquemus's finale in Corsica. Trends include slimmer silhouettes and low-profile footwear.