On this evening of Friday, April 12, 2024, the hearts of the fashion world are clenching as the Italian media have just announced the departure of Roberto Cavalli, the iconic designer of a thousand prints, who has passed away at the age of 83. From his native Florence, he passed away after a long illness, leaving behind a colorful and unforgettable legacy.
Who could forget her bold python skins , remixed feline prints, jewel-embroidered jeans or divinely sexy dresses? Not us, that's for sure!
But the man behind the designs was much more than an eccentric couturier. In the early 1970s, he invented an innovative technique forprinting on leather, which charmed the greatest fashion houses, from Hermès to Cardin. Such was his success that two years later, he opened his first boutique in Saint-Tropez and became the darling designer of the international jet set for many years to come.
Today, as the designer slips away, he leaves behind a vibrant legacy, an iconic brand sold in over 50 countries (fashion, lingerie, shoes, watches and fragrances) and five children to carry on his legend. Ciao Cavalli ... His legendary prints will continue to roar through the streets of the world, eternal and indomitable.
