Simone Rocha and Roksanda Ilincic in Couture at British Museum Ball

Simone Rocha and Roksanda Ilincic wore avant-garde couture gowns at the British Museum Ball in London on October 18, 2025.

At the British Museum Ball in London, October 18, 2025, two of fashion’s most inventive voices—Simone Rocha and Roksanda Ilincic—arrived in looks that blurred the line between art and attire.

• Rocha wore a voluminous light beige gown with oversized sleeves, paired with a headband and furry footwear, a study in sculptural romanticism.

• Ilincic countered with a long, flowing gown in bold abstract shades of pink, purple, black, and orange, featuring puffed sleeves and a high collar, a masterclass in painterly drama.

The museum’s grand setting, filled with ambient light and architectural gravitas, amplified the theatricality of both ensembles.