MILAN — After the designers were spotted at the Moschino headquarters, the Italian brand confirmed on Sunday that Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo are its new creative directors, effective immediately.
They succeed Adrian Appiolaza, who parted ways with Moschino last Friday after two years, as reported.
Messina and Rizzo’s first collection for Moschino will bow in September during Milan Fashion Week.
“In the evolution of a fashion house, the ability to balance identity and innovation is essential,” stated Massimo Ferretti, executive chairman of parent Aeffe S.p.A. The designers, he continued, “possess the qualities required to embrace this challenge: a contemporary creative vision, a deep cultural sensibility and the ability to develop relevant and distinctive creative languages. We are confident that their contribution will further strengthen Moschino and support its growth in the years ahead.”
In September last year, Messina and Rizzo exited Sunnei, the brand they founded in 2014.
