The fashion world is in mourning. One of its greatest representatives, the Italiano Roberto Cavalli, died on April 12 at the age of 83. This was announced on the artist's Instagram account. Through a long text, Sergio Azzolari, CEO of the Roberto Cavalli company, expressed his regret and extended his condolences for the loss.
What happened to Roberto Cavalli?
Roberto Cavalli, recognized for popularizing animal print, has died. The news was announced on the designer's official website, where it reads: “QDear Roberto, you may no longer be physically here with us, but I know that I will always feel your spirit with me. It is the greatest honor of my career to work under your legacy and create for the brand you have founded with such vision and style. Rest in peace, you will be missed and you are loved by so many that your name will continue to burn, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me,” says Fausto Puglisi, creative director of Roberto Cavalli since October 2020.
“The Roberto Cavalli company shares its condolences with the family loss of Mr. Cavalli. “His legacy remains a constant source of inspiration,” announces Sergio Azzolari, CEO of Roberto Cavalli.
Who was Roberto Cavalli?
Roberto Cavalli, Born in 1940 in Florence, he was orphaned at the age of 4 after the murder of his father by the Wehrmacht in 1944 in Cavriglia. He grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, a prominent painter of the Macchiaiolo movement, influenced his passion for art, with works even exhibited in the Uffizi Museum in Florence. This influence led Cavalli to study art and specialize in textile applications of paint. His talent caught attention at the age of 30, when his work was selected by designers such as Cardin and Hermès, marking the beginning of an ascending career.
The designer became an essential icon for Italian fashion, especially for his impressive prints inspired by exotic animals such as snakes and felines, which captured the public's attention. His designs, now considered pillars of Italian art, are coveted worldwide. Furthermore, his career was marked by a series of successes and awards that established him as a style icon.
The reasons for his death are unknown; However, various media outlets in the Italian press point out that Roberto Cavalli died due to an illness that he had been fighting for 15 years.
Italian authorities mourned the death of Roberto Cavalli
“We learned with deep pain of the death of the great Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli. He has left his mark on the modern language of Italian fashion. We will not forget her brilliance and her unconditional love for Florence,” wrote the city's mayor, Darío Nardella, on his social media.
The president of the Tuscany region, Eugenio Giani, also spoke on the matter: “Her legacy of boldness and beauty will always remain in our hearts and on catwalks around the world. Rest in peace!”.
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