Arora, who joined Paco Rabanne as the new creative director of its womenswear collection in February 2011, parted ways with label last month amicably after only a year.
Now, 29-year-old Maurer will take over from Arora.
"The Paco Rabanne House is pleased to announce the appointment of Lydia Maurer as the new Artistic Director of its Women's Ready-to-Wear," the French fashion house said in a statement.
Maurer graduated from Studio Ber