Inspiration Behind The SINNERS Collection

A word from Hayley Neil, our designer and founder…

All my life I’ve been an art lover, and when I began this collection, I kept returning to the work of Constantin Brancusi, who created sculptures that distil his subjects to their purest essence. That sense of refinement and restraint is something I try to carry into my own designs. Around the same time, I came across Nan Goldin’s photographs pairing modern lovers with classical sculpture; beautiful, intimate, and sexy. That contrast felt entirely right for the Rolling In Roses vibe, and I’ve named the collection ‘Sinners’ with reference to these slightly subversive images.

The designs are deliberately eclectic, designed for different brides, bodies and celebrations, while staying true to our signature design codes: thoughtful detail, quiet confidence and authentic style.

As always, I drew inspiration from myriad different sources: the romance and rebellion of 90s McQueen, the femininity of 80s Oscar de la Renta, and the sculptural precision of Charles James’ groundbreaking pattern cutting from the 40s and 50s. Along with these there are influences from Victorian bustle skirts and corsetry, all thrown in with our usual fluid bias dressmaking and asymmetrical lines.

Comfort, movement and feeling have always been just as important as form when I’m designing. These are pieces designed for wild dancing and joy-filled nights.

I’m also incredibly proud that 97.5% of the fabrics used are sustainably certified—beautiful materials, chosen with care, to create something meaningful and lasting.’