Roberto Cavalli news and archive

In Pictures: Late Roberto Cavalli honoured in star-studded show

The first fashion show of Roberto Cavalli to be held since the passing of the brand’s namesake founder took place during Milan Fashion Week yesterday, and with it came a homage to Cavalli’s extensive archive in what became a star-studded yet bittersweet runway. The brand is currently under the creative direction of Fausto Puglisi, who this...

Fashion

Roberto Cavalli and LeSportsac unveil collaboration

Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli announced a four-season collaboration with accessories brand LeSportsac during Dubai Fashion Week, where Cavalli closed the event on September 7. The LeSportsac x Roberto Cavalli collaboration, which pre-launched at Dubai Fashion Week, will launch worldwide in spring 2025 and will bring together LeSportsac’s...

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Roberto Cavalli to close Dubai Fashion Week

Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), co-founded by D3 and the Arab Fashion Council, has announced that Italian luxury label Roberto Cavalli will be the spring/summer 2025 guest of honour at its upcoming September showcase. The Italian fashion house will close DFW, running from September 1 to 7, with an exclusive collection to mark the brand’s first time...

Retail

Roberto Cavalli opens Selfridges pop-up

Roberto Cavalli has taken to London-based luxury retailer Selfridges to open an exclusive pop-up for its Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi Fall 2024 pre-collection. Taking place from July 22 to August 18, the pop-up store showcases and offers the line’s “Spaghetti Western theme with Americana influence” in a backdrop that further evokes such an...

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The fashion world remembers Roberto Cavalli

Renowned Italian designer Roberto Cavalli passed away on Friday at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy rife with exotic luxury that had been revolutionary to the fashion industry over his eponymous brand’s lifespan. As such, his death has naturally struck a chord with those he has worked with and alongside, many of whom took to social media...

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Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer, has died at 83

Roberto Cavalli, the Italian designer best known for his bold prints, sensual designs, and pioneering spirit, passed away at the age of 83. Born on November 15, 1940, in Florence, Italy, Cavalli revolutionised the fashion industry with his distinctive style, blending exotic patterns and luxurious fabrics to create iconic pieces that adorned...

Business

Roberto Cavalli CEO forecasts brand to breakeven by 2024

The chief executive officer of Roberto Cavalli, Sergio Azzolari, has said that he expects the luxury brand to breakeven by the end of next year as it continues ambitious expansion plans. Azzolari took over the helm of the company in April, with Hussain Sajwani, the owner of Roberto Cavalli’s parent company Vision Investment Co, stating at the...

Retail

Roberto Cavalli opens New Bond Street boutique

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli has opened a new boutique on London’s New Bond Street, following the recent success of its Las Vegas flagship at the Encore at Wynn in October. The New Bond Street store spans two floors with around 8,611 square feet of retail space housing Roberto Cavalli’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories,...

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Inter Parfums signs global fragrance license for Roberto Cavalli

Inter Parfums, which develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics, has entered into an exclusive worldwide fragrance license for the Roberto Cavalli brand. In a statement, Interparfums Italia, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary based in Florence, said it will manage the Cavalli fragrance business, "in keeping with...

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Trend alert: Clashing prints

This summer is all about mixing and matching graphics, giving silhouettes an original twist, both unexpected and elegant. Why choose between tie dye and leopard when they can be worn together? The pandemic gave way to matching sets and co-ords, with tops and bottoms designed to complement each other in terms of colour, pattern, and style. This...

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Roberto Cavalli names Sergio Azzolari as new CEO

Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli announced the appointment of Sergio Azzolarias as the company’s new chief executive officer. Mr Azzolarias will report to Cavalli’s board and will begin the role in April. An alumni of DSquared2, Mr. Azzolari also held numerous executive leadership roles within the Tods group, Luxottica and Missoni, building...

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Roberto Cavalli continues retail expansion with string of shop openings

Roberto Cavalli is continuing its international growth plan with a string of new store openings throughout Europe and Asia. The launches come as part of its ongoing expansion strategy which it unveiled in February 2022. Following a store opening in Miami, the luxury label has now revealed locations in Monte Carlo and Rome, as well as two...