Roberto Cavalli, the eponymous founder of the Italian fashion house whose bold and intricate designs were worn by Taylor Swift, Madonna, Beyonce and other A-listers, has died. He was 83 years old.
The company he founded in 1970 announced the news on Instagram on Friday.
“It is with great sadness that we say today our final farewell to our founder Roberto Cavalli. From humble beginnings in Florence, Roberto has become a globally recognized name, loved and respected by all. “We have successfully achieved this goal,” the statement reads.
“A naturally talented and creative man, Roberto believed that everyone could discover and develop the artist within themselves,” the message continues. “Roberto Cavalli's legacy will live on through his creativity, his love of nature and the family he cherished.”
“Dear Roberto, you may no longer be physically with us, but know that I will always feel your spirit with me,” the brand's creative director Fausto Paglissi said in a statement. “Working for you has been the greatest honor of my career.” It is about continuing the tradition and creating for the brand that was founded with such vision and style. ”
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He wrote, “Rest in Peace, you will be missed and your name will remain a beacon of inspiration to others, and especially to me, as you are loved by many.'' ” he concluded.
The fashion house also quoted Cavalli as saying, “I copy animal dresses because I love imitating God. I think God is the greatest designer.”
His designs were known for bold prints inspired by zebras, jaguars, cheetahs, and more. In February, during Milan Fashion Week, the brand unveiled its Fall/Winter 2024-25 collection. The collection was designed by Puglissi and features a marble-inspired print called “Hymn to Transformation,'' where the multicolored marble represents and inspires a woman's preparation for transformation. , evolve and reinterpret yourself. ”
Many celebrities have worn Roberto Cavalli, including Taylor Swift, Zendaya, Beyoncé, and Miley Cyrus.
Cavalli designs have been worn by many stars over the years, gracing red carpets, delivering once-in-a-lifetime performances on stage, and creating new music videos.
Miley Cyrus' stylist recently dug into the archives for her latest video with Pharrell Williams, “Doctor (Work It Out).”
The piece, which debuted in the designer's Spring/Summer 2004 collection, is described by the fashion house as “a black silk bustier minidress with all-over embroidery with silver sequins and a fringed hem.”
“The Little Mermaid” star Halle Bailey has also worn several Cavalli pieces over the years, including a dress from the fall/winter 2003-2004 discovered in the archives that she wore. It features a distinctive blue and yellow print and plunging neckline. at the 2024 People's Choice Awards earlier this year.
Cavalli's design was also worn by Zendaya, who was styled by Law Roach, who made a surprise appearance wearing a pink leather minidress during Labyrinth's Coachella set last year.
The Dune actor also wore a fringed gray Cavalli maxi dress with a crocodile-inspired print and deep neckline from the brand's Spring/Summer 2011 collection to last month's Green Carpet Fashion Awards.
The biggest concert tour of 2023 showcased many works by Roberto Cavalli designed by Puglissi, the brand's creative director since October 2020.
Beyoncé wore a custom fitted bodysuit encrusted with Swarovski crystals during the Atlanta stop of her Renaissance World Tour last August. The bodice has blue flames flickering down the torso and cutouts at the top of the thighs.
Swift also wore a similar cobalt blue two-piece set, featuring a hand-beaded bralette and skirt, while presenting “1989 (Taylor's Version)” during the Los Angeles leg of her Ellas tour last August.
Some of her Elas tour looks also included, from the asymmetrical one-legged catsuit with a snake design seen in her “Reputation” set to her multi-colored beaded two-piece ensemble in “1989.” Made by fashion house. For part of the show, she wore a gold fringe dress that appeared during “Fearless.”
Model Adriana Lima, who has worn various Cavalli looks throughout her career, also paid tribute to the designer on her Instagram Story on Friday, writing above a photo of the two of them at an event: “Style and spirit are unapologetically. Today… We lost a legend.
“Rest in peace, @roberto_cavalli.”
