Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of bold and luxurious designs that revolutionized the fashion industry. Known for his extravagant prints, sensual silhouettes, and use of exotic materials, Cavalli's creations were a favorite among celebrities and fashionistas alike.
Cavalli's career spanned over five decades, during which he built an empire that included clothing lines, accessories, fragrances, and even home furnishings. His signature style was characterized by a fearless approach to color and pattern, creating pieces that exuded confidence and glamour.
Born in Florence on Nov. 15, 1940, from a family of artists, Cavalli was orphaned of his father at just four years old, as he was killed in a Nazi roundup known as the Cavriglia massacre in 1944.
Cavalli became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and an excessive style that remained his trademark throughout his long career.
The Italian-born designer became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark throughout his long career.
The company named after Cavalli shared its condolences with his family. “His legacy remains a constant source of inspiration,” said Sergio Azzolari, CEO at the Roberto Cavalli fashion house.
His designs were recognizable for their bold prints inspired by zebras, jaguars, cheetahs and more. In February, the during Milan Fashion Week, the brand debuted its fall/winter 2024-25 collection, designed by Puglisi and featuring marble-inspired prints that were called an "ode to metamorphosis, with polychrome marbles representing and inspiring a woman's readiness to transform, evolve, and reinterpret herself."
The company named after Cavalli shared its condolences with his family. "The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr. Cavalli's family loss. "His legacy remains a constant source of inspiration," said Sergio Azzolari, CEO at the Roberto Cavalli fashion house.
Cavalli told The Associated Press in an interview that the woman he dressed was “a woman who believes a lot in herself. A woman who can show she is strong but at the same time soft and romantic.”
Cavalli is survived by model Sandra Nilsson, who has been his partner since 2014, and six children. He became the father of his sixth child a the age of 82.
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