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Roberto Cavalli’s parent company confirms brand is not for sale

DAMAC Group, the parent company of Italy’s Roberto Cavalli, has confirmed the brand is not up for sale. Its comment comes in response to media speculation that suggested the company was exploring strategic options for the brand. In a statement shared with FashionUnited on July 31, a spokesperson for the DAMAC Group said: “Since acquiring the...

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Roberto Cavalli “exploring strategic partnerships” as it eyes growth

Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli has said it is “exploring strategic partnerships” as it looks towards “the best path for growth”. The news comes amid ongoing turnaround efforts at the brand, which is currently under the ownership of Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani. The statement, initially issued to and published by Reuters, read: “...

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Roberto Cavalli launches swimwear collaboration with Skims

Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli has unveiled a limited-edition swim collaboration with American bodywear brand Skims. Launching on June 27, the Roberto Cavalli Skims collection infuses the vibrant colours and exotic prints of the renowned Italian fashion house with Skims’ signature swimwear, chiffon cover-ups and accessories...

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Roberto Cavalli secures new licensing partnership for childrenswear

Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli has announced a new licensing partner for childrenswear on Thursday. According to a press release, the Italian textile group Arav Group will take responsibility for the production and distribution the collections of the Roberto Cavalli Junior and Just Cavalli Junior lines. The creative direction of the two...

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Roberto Cavalli signs licensing agreement for home collection

Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli has signed a new multi-year, exclusive licensing agreement with New York-based home textile solutions company Designer’s Linen Inc. Through the new partnership, Designer’s Linen Inc. will be in charge of developing, manufacturing, and distributing home textiles, beach, bath, and tabletop collections for the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...