An icon of luxury recognizable everywhere dies. Roberto Cavalli's legacy remains a unique style that will continue to inspire the world of fashion.
The famous Florentine stylist has passed away Roberto Cavalli, at the age of 83. The designer leaves behind six children, including the youngest, Giorgio, just one year old. The little boy's name is a direct homage to his father who was murdered by the Nazis in 1944. Thus passes away a global fashion icon and an Italian pride.
Since its debut in 1970 a Paris with his own eponymous brand, Cavalli left an indelible mark on the history of fashion. Art has always been a fundamental component in Roberto Cavalli's life.
The designer descends from one family of artists, with a painter grandfather belonging to the Macchiaioli, and inherited a passion for art that manifested itself early. His studies at the State Institute of Art in Florence were only the first testing ground for Roberto Cavalli.
His artistic path caught the attention of important names in French fashion such as Hermès and Pierre Cardin, but it was in 1970, with the presentation of his first collection at the Salon du Prêt-à-Porter in Paris, which was the turning point in his career.
Designer Roberto Cavalli made his way with a bold and seductive style, characterized by ripped jeans, patchwork, leather and rich fabrics. However, his distinctive signature has always been the animal prints: leopard, tiger, zebra. He imagined the women who wore his clothes as wild and fascinating creatures.
The Cavalli brand quickly became associated with the idea of luxury, wealth and hedonism. Over the years, she opened boutiques in exclusive places like Saint-Tropez, defining the style of the nineties with her glamorous and bold pieces.
In the 2000s, Roberto Cavalli became the most sought-after designer by women celebrity, counting among its clients Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Drew Barrymore and many others. His style was expressed through garments that exuded energy, determination and provocation. Even after his retirement from the catwalks, Roberto Cavalli never stopped creating.
His brand continued to thrive, launching new lines such as RC Menswear and Just Cavalli and expanding its product range, from fashion to accessories, from eyewear to watches. Despite the financial difficulties that led to the sale of the brand, Roberto Cavalli's legacy remains a unique style that continues to inspire the world of fashion.
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