Moschino today announced Buenos Aires-born Adrian Appiolaza as its new creative director.

Appiolaza has long been tipped to helm a house after a varied and distinguished apprenticeship below the creative decks.

His most recent berth was aLoewe, where he served as ready-to-wear design director for 10 years.

Adrian Appiolaza is the new creative director at Moschino

Adrian Appiolaza is the new creative director at Moschino

It was Phoebe Philo who changed the course of my career, added Appiolaza in a note.

He returned to therunwaya year later, following Philos exit and shortly before his move onwards to Miu Miu.

In his message he added: Franco Moschino has always been among them.

Chlo fall 2005

Chloé fall 2005

That journeys first landmark will be reached on February 22.

Chlo fall 2006

Chloé fall 2006