Adrian Appiolaza was only announced as Moschino’s creative director on January 30, and subsequently had just one month to design his debut collection which was just unveiled during Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024. Perhaps the most highly-anticipated collection of the 5-day Milanese affair, the Argentinian designer has won over members of theFashionSpot forums completely. Appiolaza’s debut featured paper boats used as hats, playful tromp l’oeil prints and flashes of the Moschino archive with question mark motifs and joyful smiley face sweaters and accessories. A toned-down version of Moschino’s quirky house codes, if you will.
Read the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Way better than I was expecting. I don’t know why but I LOVED the last look. Bravo Adrian!” [Alejandra Isami]
“I like it, way more ACCESSIBLE!” [abstraccion]
“That was a TERRIFIC collection! He really understood the spirit of Franco Moschino. It’s classic with a twist, the right dose of humor but also very serious in terms of cut and execution. He is a dressmaker. The dressmaking was kind of exceptional for Moschino. The references were there but it had his spirit. Once again there’s a coherence between the designer and the clothes.” [Lola701]
“There’s wit in this, which is lovely.” [Kennnnn]
“LOVED IT!!! A bit too serious in the presentation and a bit too archival, but absolutely loved the spirit. It was chic, well cut, very Italian and with that witty touch that was Franco’s magic!” [Carla55]
“Guys, let’s be realistic, the man had a month to put together a debut collection and I think he did a very good job. He knows the archive very well, to begin with. He gets the Moschino values more than Jeremy Scott ever did. Anyone helping the brand turn the page from Scott’s trashy taste has my favor.” [bc collector]
“He had such a short period to build his debut and he offered a solid collection.” [thiago]
“Love it! So Personal, so accessible and so Franco Moschino! Bravo!” [Tchi]
See all the looks from the Moschino Fall 2024 collection and join the conversation, here.
