Roberto Cavalli Dead: Rise of Italian Designer

Apr 13, 2024, 06:55 IST

Pragati Awasthi

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Cavalli aka King of Leopard Print, the founder of a fashion house, was one of the biggest names in the world of fashion.

Born in Florence, Italy, Cavalli became renowned for his unique vision of textile printing and patchwork.

His animal-print fabrics in the glamorous and bohemian outfits quickly captivated the eyes of fashion aficionados.

In the early 70s, he debuted his unique innovation of leather printed patchworks in the market of Paris, and soon he caught the attention of major Italian luxury brands.

What made Cavalli's design set apart from other designers, was his leopard and cheetah prints.

He presented his first namesake collection at the Salon for Prêt-à-Porter in Paris in the 1970s. The same year,  he opened his first boutique in Saint-Tropez.

In the early 1990s, Cavalli presented his sand-blasted jeans. Soon he invented stretch jeans made of Lycra fabric, which marked a breakthrough in his career.

Naomi Campbell wore a pair of jeans in a runway show in 1993, making it a new fashion trend back then.

In his career spanning decades, Cavalli has been the favourite of many celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, Beyonce and others.

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