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Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress

S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Pink Draped Corset Dress
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Pink Draped Corset Dress

S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Pink Draped Corset Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Pink Draped Corset Dress This vibrant Spring Summer 2005 dress by

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Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Corset Mini Dress
Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Corset Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Corset Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 collection silk corseted mini dress ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem

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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rome, IT

• 1 of 1 piece, runway sample • One shoulder tan silk dress • Internal boned corset • Heavily

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S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress
S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress

S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S2003 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie print corseted dress This Roberto Cavalli dress from the

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Corset Dress, 2003
Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Corset Dress, 2003

Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Corset Dress, 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Marlborough, GB

Roberto Cavalli black silk corset dress, 2003 Mid-length Short sleeves Adjustable corset detail at

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Roberto Cavalli shredded silk corseted evening dress, fw 2001
Roberto Cavalli shredded silk corseted evening dress, fw 2001

Roberto Cavalli shredded silk corseted evening dress, fw 2001

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli multicoloured shredded silk and mesh evening dress with built-in corseted bodysuit

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli blue rayon corseted evening mini dress, fw 2003
Roberto Cavalli blue rayon corseted evening mini dress, fw 2003

Roberto Cavalli blue rayon corseted evening mini dress, fw 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli evening mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Constructed from blue rayon jersey ▪

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey corseted mini dress, fw 2003
Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey corseted mini dress, fw 2003

Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey corseted mini dress, fw 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Built-in corset, bra

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Roberto Cavalli ming porcelain printed silk corseted evening dress, fw 2005
Roberto Cavalli ming porcelain printed silk corseted evening dress, fw 2005

Roberto Cavalli ming porcelain printed silk corseted evening dress, fw 2005

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli blue and white printed silk evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Museum Grade ▪

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli yellow floral bias cut silk evening dress and corset, ss 2003
Roberto Cavalli yellow floral bias cut silk evening dress and corset, ss 2003

Roberto Cavalli yellow floral bias cut silk evening dress and corset, ss 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli evening dress and corset ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from yellow bias-cut

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New ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Silk Corset Dress Gown It. 42 - US 6
New ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Silk Corset Dress Gown It. 42 - US 6

New ROBERTO CAVALLI Leopard Print Silk Corset Dress Gown It. 42 - US 6

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

New ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk Leopard Print Gown Italian Size 42 – US 6 100% Silk – Leopard Print One

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Roberto Cavalli chartreuse printed silk corset and mini skirt set, ss 2004
Roberto Cavalli chartreuse printed silk corset and mini skirt set, ss 2004

Roberto Cavalli chartreuse printed silk corset and mini skirt set, ss 2004

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli 2-piece set ▪ Chartreuse silk with a leopard, zebra and floral montage print ▪

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Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress Draped in Chiffon and Bead Fringe 2003
Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress Draped in Chiffon and Bead Fringe 2003

Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress Draped in Chiffon and Bead Fringe 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

This is truly a rare find. Cavalli made very few of these dresses in the late 1990s-early 00's

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Roberto Cavalli Signature Print Corset Ruched Mini Dress Bodice
Roberto Cavalli Signature Print Corset Ruched Mini Dress Bodice

Roberto Cavalli Signature Print Corset Ruched Mini Dress Bodice

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Switzerland, CH

Head-turning corset dress by Roberto Cavalli In the famous animal fantasy print With Roberto

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1990s Roberto Cavalli Corset Halter Silk Dress

1990s Roberto Cavalli Corset Halter Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This NWT Roberto Cavalli dress is in brand new condition. This incredible dress boasts a sexy woven

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Roberto Cavalli Black Plunge Neck Corset Dress - '00s
Roberto Cavalli Black Plunge Neck Corset Dress - '00s

Roberto Cavalli Black Plunge Neck Corset Dress - '00s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Roberto Cavalli black dress with built-in corset, a plunge neckline and tie-knot on the neck. The

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Roberto Cavalli printed silk corseted trained evening dress, fw 2001
Roberto Cavalli printed silk corseted trained evening dress, fw 2001

Roberto Cavalli printed silk corseted trained evening dress, fw 2001

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli printed silk evening dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Corseted bodice with external boning ▪

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Roberto Cavalli red silk Cheongsam style mini dress and corset, ss 2003
Roberto Cavalli red silk Cheongsam style mini dress and corset, ss 2003

Roberto Cavalli red silk Cheongsam style mini dress and corset, ss 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli red silk Cheongsam style mini dress and corset with oriental print. Spring-Summer

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Roberto Cavalli brown and pink montage print silk corset dress, fw 2001
Roberto Cavalli brown and pink montage print silk corset dress, fw 2001

Roberto Cavalli brown and pink montage print silk corset dress, fw 2001

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli silk evening dress ▪ Brown and pink montage print ▪ Corseted bodice with exposed

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Corset Gown - Size 38
Roberto Cavalli Corset Gown - Size 38

Roberto Cavalli Corset Gown - Size 38

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Stunning corset style Roberto Cavalli dress in ice blue. Open back detail with bra strap style

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New ROBERTO CAVALLI GRAY GOWN Dress w/BEADED CORSET IT 42
New ROBERTO CAVALLI GRAY GOWN Dress w/BEADED CORSET IT 42

New ROBERTO CAVALLI GRAY GOWN Dress w/BEADED CORSET IT 42

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

ROBERTO CAVALLI When choosing an evening dress for going to a social event, pay attention to our

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Roberto Cavalli Ruched Boned Geometric Patterned Draped Corset Dress , A/W 2003
Roberto Cavalli Ruched Boned Geometric Patterned Draped Corset Dress , A/W 2003

Roberto Cavalli Ruched Boned Geometric Patterned Draped Corset Dress , A/W 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A sexy vintage Roberto Cavalli sleeveless party dress from Fall 2003 in a green patterned jersey

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Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M
Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M

Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Get ready to stun everyone in this beautiful gown. Featuring a gorgeous style elevated with a floor-length silhouette, this gown will truly make your moment a memorable one.

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Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M
Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M

Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Silk Crepe Corset Detail Strapless Gown M

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Get ready to stun everyone in this beautiful gown. Featuring a gorgeous style elevated with a floor length silhouette this gown will truly make your moment a memorable one.

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Roberto Cavalli Printed Corset Bustier Maxi Dress S
Roberto Cavalli Printed Corset Bustier Maxi Dress S

Roberto Cavalli Printed Corset Bustier Maxi Dress S

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This stunning Roberto Cavalli Printed Corset Bustier Maxi Dress is absolutely fabulous! It features

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Just Cavalli Red Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli
Just Cavalli Red Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

Just Cavalli Red Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Just Cavalli Red Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli This is so pretty, use the zoom feature

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Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Corseted Mini Silk Dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Corseted Mini Silk Dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Corseted Mini Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Prague, CZ

Fully boned, with a snug stretchy corset part on the back, it will give you the most amazing

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Just Cavalli Zebra Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli
Just Cavalli Zebra Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

Just Cavalli Zebra Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Just Cavalli Zebra Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli. This is so pretty, use the zoom

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Just Cavalli Leopard Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli
Just Cavalli Leopard Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

Just Cavalli Leopard Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Just Cavalli Leopard Print Corset Cocktail Dress by Roberto Cavalli. This is so pretty, use the

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Roberto Cavalli for Just Cavalli Floral Dress with Corset Like Details
Roberto Cavalli for Just Cavalli Floral Dress with Corset Like Details

Roberto Cavalli for Just Cavalli Floral Dress with Corset Like Details

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Roberto Cavalli for Just Cavalli Floral Dress with Corset Like Details. This is so pretty, with a

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Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary roberto cavalli corset dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect roberto cavalli corset dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a roberto cavalli corset dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Roberto Cavalli Corset Dress?

The price for a roberto cavalli corset dress starts at $300 and tops out at $38,000, and on average, selling for $998.

Roberto Cavalli for sale on 1stDibs

Whether they’re adorned with understated floral patterns or colorful prints that draw on the wonders of the animal kingdom, vintage Roberto Cavalli dresses and evening gowns, shirts and skirts are unapologetically exuberant. All of the seductive garments crafted at the luxury fashion house have long been associated with extravagance and red-carpet sophistication, and their stories begin in Central Italy.

Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany, in 1940 into an already artistically rich family — his mother was a tailor, and his grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of an Italian art movement called Macchiaioli that shared common ground with Impressionist painters. Cavalli was creative at the onset and focused on textiles at the Florence Academy of Art. He garnered some high-profile attention with bold prints on knitwear.

After he patented an experimental and revolutionary process that saw him printing on lightweight leather, Cavalli secured commissions from major fashion houses such as Hermès and Pierre Cardin. He explored integrating handmade ornamentation in his designs and found limitless inspiration in the majestic creatures of the jungle.

In the early 1970s Cavalli unveiled his first namesake collection in Paris and the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. He then opened his inaugural boutique in France’s Saint-Tropez in 1972. While the designer’s printed denim offerings were deemed unsophisticated by the day’s couturiers — they looked down upon the material — Cavalli’s form-fitting, sensual cuts, innovative patchwork and obvious dedication to impeccable craftsmanship found admirers in the likes of Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot.

In 1980 Cavalli married former beauty pageant contestant Eva Düringer, who became his trusted business partner. Now a signature of the label, the pair introduced their first sand-blasted jeans in 1994 and later opened boutiques in Venice and elsewhere.

Cavalli’s designs sold all over the world, and the brand’s success helped pave the way for the introduction of a line called Just Cavalli that targeted younger consumers and RC Menswear to complement the array of day dresses, shoes, lingerie and coats and outerwear that were offered in his popular boutiques.

In 2005 Cavalli was asked to help reinvigorate Playboy’s iconic bunny costumes and, in 2006, model Kate Moss starred in his spring/summer ad campaign. A year later, Cavalli created an exclusive collection for H&M and designed costuming for Jennifer Lopez concerts as well as the Spice Girls.

Sicilian designer Fausto Puglisi was appointed creative consultant in 2020 at the Roberto Cavalli brand, which is now owned by Vision Investments.

Find vintage Roberto Cavalli clothing, accessories, handbags and purses and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

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