Gabriela Hearst has been appointed Creative Director for French fashion Maison Chloé, succeeding Natacha Ramsay-Levi. Gabriela is an Uruguay-born, New York-based designer whose eponymous label turned five this year.

On her appointment, Gabriela said: "I am grateful for an opportunity at such a beloved brand as Chloé. I am thankful to Natacha Ramsay-Levi and all the other extraordinary designers that have come before her and helped build on the purposeful vision of Gaby Aghion. I am excited for the opportunity to work under the leadership of Riccardo Bellini and support him in his commitment to create a business that is socially conscious and in balance with our environment."

CEO, Riccardo Bellini commented: "It is with great pleasure that I welcome Gabriela Hearst to our Maison. I have always admired her vibrant creative energy and exquisite sense of quality and craft. Her powerful vision of more responsible fashion truly embodies the values and sense of commitment of today's Chloé women."

Photo credit: @gabrielahearst