Renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, recognized for his distinctive animal prints on leather and textiles, has passed away at 83. His eponymous fashion house confirmed the news via Instagram, with no further details provided.
Cavalli, who established his company in the 1970s, adorned celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Lopez with his designs, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion world.
Born in Florence on November 15, 1940, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with his innovative leather printing process and eclectic creations, which included hippie dresses, sand-blasted jeans, and patchwork denim.
His fascination with nature inspired his iconic animal prints, as he once explained to Vogue, citing fish, snakes, and tigers as sources of inspiration. His legacy as a design maverick and visionary will endure, as noted by his creative director Fausto Puglisi, while fashion luminary Giorgio Armani paid tribute to Cavalli’s unique talent and Tuscan spirit, lamenting his passing.
