'Explosive creativity': Moschino taps Adrian Appiolaza as creative director

A native of Buenos Aires, Appiolaza takes over from Davide Renne, who died suddenly in November 2023 just ten days after taking up his post as creative head. Photo: Instagram/Moschino

Italian luxury brand on Tuesday (Jan 30) named Adrian Appiolaza as its new artistic director, hailing the Argentine designer's "explosive creativity" and enthusiam.

"I am ready to transport the maison into a new chapter, with a theatrical touch, in the pure style of Moschino," the 51-year-old Appiolaza said, citing his admiration for brand founder Franco Moschino.