The international press and social media sites were abuzz with the news of the death of Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, after a struggle with illness at the age of 83, leaving behind a large group of different designs and dazzling innovations in the world of fashion.
Cavalli was born on November 15, 1940 in Florence, the first center for the leather industry in Italy. He was known for his use of printed leather and sandblasted rubber jeans. His international fashions were famous for his snake and leopard prints, giraffe spots, butterfly wings, chiffon threads, sequins, glitter, and sparkling materials.
Cavalli left an unforgettable mark on the world of the fashion industry with his special designs and innovative techniques. Cavalli was known for his patented printing procedures on leather and eye-catching animal prints.
The owner of the world-famous Roberto Cavalli brand was known in the seventies and presented a group of dazzling designs with stars such as Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot. He moved on to become the mainstay of stars on the red carpet, where he dressed everyone from different generations over the years, from Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé to Christina Aguilera and Kate. Moss, Kim Kardashian and others, and his look was attractive and striking, embracing the shape of the body and praising it with elegance.
Cavalli was married to a Miss Universe runner-up, and was known for his love of Ferraris, cigars, and revealing shirts. He also owned a purple helicopter and a vineyard in Tuscany.
Roberto Cavalli Group is known for its wide range of offerings, including high fashion, ready-to-wear, accessories, handbags, eyewear, watches, shoes, fragrances and jewellery. In addition to interior design projects with exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetics.
The Italian news agency ANSA announced the news of Roberto’s death at his home in Florence after a long struggle with illness.
Cavalli’s Instagram account also shared a statement written by Roberto’s CEO, in which he mourned the international designer with moving words, writing what he meant: “Dear Roberto, you may no longer be with us in body, but I know that I will always feel your spirit with me. It is a great honor in my professional career.” To work under your legacy and build the brand you established with that vision and style. Rest in peace, you will be missed and loved by so many that your name will continue as a beacon of inspiration to others.”