According to the Italian news agency ANSA, renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, who was well-known for his ostentatious looks, passed yesterday at the age of 83 at his Florence residence after a protracted illness that had lately become worse.
During his early career in the 1970s, Cavalli was known for his use of vivid colors and animal designs.
Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren were among the celebrities that admired his work. He was shown in 2010 with Jennifer Lopez, who at the World Music Awards attracted attention in one of his leopard-print gowns.
The premium apparel, handbag, shoe, and fragrance brand of the designer shared their condolences on Instagram while honoring Cavalli’s enduring inspiration. According to the company’s website, “Today we say our final goodbyes to our founder Roberto Cavalli with great sadness.”
Since October 2020, Fausto Puglisi has served as creative director. He expressed his sincere appreciation and sadness while stressing Cavalli’s lasting influence on fashion. He posted on social media, saying, “Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always.” “Your name will live on, serving as an inspiration to others and myself in particular.”
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The world has been inundated with tributes. While former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham referred to Cavalli as a “icon” and shared a moving photo on her Instagram stories, Brazilian model Adriana Lima dubbed him a “legend.” Additionally, Dario Nardella, the mayor of Florence, gave homage, recognizing Cavalli’s significant contributions to Italian fashion as well as his close links to the city.
Cavalli’s fashion statements were striking and unforgettable because to his inventive use of vivid colors, patchwork methods, and animal designs, along with his trademark tinted spectacles and cigar. Cavalli’s influence on fashion has never been surpassed, from his pioneering work with leather and denim to his widespread recognition for his upscale denim. Florence hosted his burial, when the world bid farewell to a real fashion pioneer.
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