Roberto Cavalli dies at 83
Roberto Cavalli has always been considered one of the legends, bringing great creations in the fashion world. The designer was born in 1940 in a small village in Tuscani (Italy).
Nature print and sandblasting on jeans fabric
Roberto Cavalli often uses bright colors and many coordinated effects in his creations. He is known as an art lover, extrovert, and is often seen wearing sunglasses and smoking cigars.
It can be said that Roberto Cavalli is the one who laid the foundation for the school of printing natural motifs and sandblasting on jeans fabric.
In addition, he is also the "father" of the leather printing method that impressed big brands like Hermès and Pierre Cardin and applied it to their products.
In 1972, Roberto Cavalli presented a personal collection and opened his first boutique.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Roberto Cavalli began to be recognized as one of the world's leading fashion brands.
By 1994, Roberto Cavalli turned his attention to jeans and quickly achieved success with Cavalli Jeans, later renamed Just Cavalli.
Roberto Cavalli in one of his fashion shows
Since the 1990s, Roberto Cavalli has expanded his fashion empire to include lingerie, eyewear, footwear, watches and branded perfumes, home appliances, pet apparel, vodka, wine, restaurants, etc.
Roberto Cavalli is a born artist.
On the Roberto Cavalli company's homepage, creative director Fausto Puglisi expressed:
"It is with deep regret that the house of Roberto Cavalli announces the passing of its founder Roberto Cavalli. From humble beginnings in Florence, Mr. Cavalli became a globally recognized name, loved and respected by all.
Roberto Cavalli has always been considered one of the fashion legends.
He was a born artist who believed that everyone could discover the artist within. Roberto Cavalli's legacy will live on through his art, creativity, love of nature, animals and his beloved family.
Dear Roberto, you may not be with us anymore, but I know that your spirit will always be with me.
It has been the greatest honor of my career to work under his legacy, for the brand he founded with his distinctive vision and style.
Rest in peace. You will always be remembered, your name will continue to be an inspiration to many others, and especially to me."
Roberto Cavalli with models performing his fashion show
Sharing about the passing of a global fashion icon on Instagram, designer Giorgio Armani affirmed that he always had "great respect" for Roberto Cavalli, and said, "Roberto was a true artist and great at using prints, capable of turning imagination into seductive clothing designs."
Roberto Cavalli's funeral will be held in Florence on April 15.
Roberto Cavalli - a talented fashion designerSource
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