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Roberto Cavalli Gowns 2000s

Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli Orange Silk Mermaid Gown
Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli Orange Silk Mermaid Gown

Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli Orange Silk Mermaid Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Roberto Cavalli orange silk maxi gown. Features a luxurious silk in a rich burnt

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Midnight Blue Mesh and Chiffon Gown, 2000s
Roberto Cavalli Midnight Blue Mesh and Chiffon Gown, 2000s

Roberto Cavalli Midnight Blue Mesh and Chiffon Gown, 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 2000s Roberto Cavalli midnight blue long sleeve gown. Made from sheer stretchy mesh fabric at

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000's halter neck pink flower print dress. Features crystal diamante neck

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Early 2000s Italian Summer Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Halter Neck Flower Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000's halter neck pale pink flower print dress. Features crystal diamante neck

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Early 2000s Italian Summer Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Iconic Print Bodycon Maxi Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Iconic Print Bodycon Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Iconic Print Bodycon Maxi Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Iconic Print Bodycon Maxi Dress . Halter Dress with low cut scooped

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

evening wear or bold styling. Designer Background: Roberto Cavalli’s designs in the early 2000s

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress
Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress

Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress

By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

We are excited to present this 2000’s Just Cavalli Fall Winter black silk dress. Features metallic

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress

2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Cavalli Red V neck Kaftan
2000s Cavalli Red V neck Kaftan

2000s Cavalli Red V neck Kaftan

By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Cavalli Red V neck cut velvet kaftan embellished in gold studs. Marked size 38it Fit size 2

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Mini Dress IT 42 Shoulder Cheetah Snake Black Tan
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Mini Dress IT 42 Shoulder Cheetah Snake Black Tan

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Mini Dress IT 42 Shoulder Cheetah Snake Black Tan

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Miami, FL

- Black and tan graphic print exterior - Tagged size 42 in the brand - No fabric tag feels like viscose Condition: The dress is in overall great condition a small piece of the b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

2000's Roberto Cavalli Leopard High Slit Bell Sleeve Dress
2000's Roberto Cavalli Leopard High Slit Bell Sleeve Dress

2000's Roberto Cavalli Leopard High Slit Bell Sleeve Dress

Located in Austin, TX

2000's Roberto Cavalli Leopard High Slit Bell Sleeve Dress Chest: 30-48", Waist: 24-44", Hips: 33

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Multicolor Nausicaa Printed Maxi Dress
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Multicolor Nausicaa Printed Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000s Multicolor Nausicaa Printed Maxi Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Rare and collectible early 2000s Roberto Cavalli gown featuring the iconic multicolor Nausicaa

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

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2000S Roberto Cavalli Electric Blue Jersey Gown
2000S Roberto Cavalli Electric Blue Jersey Gown

2000S Roberto Cavalli Electric Blue Jersey Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

2000S Roberto Cavalli Electric Blue Jersey Gown

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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

2000S Roberto Cavalli Black & White Silk Gown
2000S Roberto Cavalli Black & White Silk Gown

2000S Roberto Cavalli Black & White Silk Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

of fashion history. Decade: 2000s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Poly Blend Jersey Gown
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Poly Blend Jersey Gown

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Poly Blend Jersey Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue Poly Blend Jersey Gown

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Early 2000s Formal Gowns

Vintage Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000's Bias Cut Silk Gown
Vintage Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000's Bias Cut Silk Gown

Vintage Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000's Bias Cut Silk Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Vintage Roberto Cavalli red silk floor-length evening dress from the fall winter 2000's collection

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2000 S/S purple Floral Print Halter Midi Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2000 S/S purple Floral Print Halter Midi Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2000 S/S purple Floral Print Halter Midi Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

The Roberto Cavalli dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection features a striking design

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Rose Floral Print Slip Asymmetric Mini Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Rose Floral Print Slip Asymmetric Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Rose Floral Print Slip Asymmetric Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Rose Floral Print Slip Asymmetric Mini Dress Size M Please note this

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Black Roses and Zebra Maxi dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Black Roses and Zebra Maxi dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Black Roses and Zebra Maxi dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

By Roberto Cavalli silk dress with black flower details and zebra patern . Circa 2000s · Two

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

2000s Roberto Cavalli Black and Gold Floral Print Silk Dress
2000s Roberto Cavalli Black and Gold Floral Print Silk Dress

2000s Roberto Cavalli Black and Gold Floral Print Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Roberto Cavalli black, gold, cream and green floral print silk charmeuse spaghetti strap maxi

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli red pleated viscose evening mini dress, c. 2000s
Roberto Cavalli red pleated viscose evening mini dress, c. 2000s

Roberto Cavalli red pleated viscose evening mini dress, c. 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli red viscose evening mini dress ▪ Pleated seams ▪ Built-in bustier and bra ▪ Hook

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli black wool low back trained evening dress, c. 2000s
Roberto Cavalli black wool low back trained evening dress, c. 2000s

Roberto Cavalli black wool low back trained evening dress, c. 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli black wool low back trained evening dress with draped neckline. c. 2000s

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s
Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s

Cavalli Beige Spotted Sequins Party Dress 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Brindisi, Bt

This Cavalli Party Sheath Dress from the 2000s features a spotted beige, gold, and black print that

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s
Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s

Cavalli White Laser Cut Sheath Fitted Party Dress 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Cavalli Freedom 2000s woman dress. Fitted sheath dress, white, transparent. Laser cut all over the

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Halter Silk Gown
2000s Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Halter Silk Gown

2000s Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Halter Silk Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Roberto Cavalli leopard print cream and brown Silk Charmeuse bias cut halter maxi dress

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2000s Cavalli Silk Slip Gown
2000s Cavalli Silk Slip Gown

2000s Cavalli Silk Slip Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Austin, TX

2000's Cavalli Slip gown 100% silk Condition: Excellent 26" bust, 24.5" waist, 32.5" hips, 65

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2000's Roberto Cavalli Jewel Encrusted Evening  Mini Dress
2000's Roberto Cavalli Jewel Encrusted Evening  Mini Dress

2000's Roberto Cavalli Jewel Encrusted Evening Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning early 2000's Roberto Cavalli sexy open front mini evening dress encrusted with rhinestones

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Class Pink Halter Dress, c. 2000s
Roberto Cavalli Class Pink Halter Dress, c. 2000s

Roberto Cavalli Class Pink Halter Dress, c. 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Marlborough, GB

Class Cavalli salmon pink halter dress, early 2000s Floral embroidery cascading down one side of

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Neon Green Reptile Print Sexy Cut - Out Mini Dress
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Neon Green Reptile Print Sexy Cut - Out Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Neon Green Reptile Print Sexy Cut - Out Mini Dress

By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 2000s ROBERTO CAVALLI neon green, black and white reptile print. Flirty skater style

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Roberto Cavalli Lizard Print Knit Wear Dress
2000s Roberto Cavalli Lizard Print Knit Wear Dress

2000s Roberto Cavalli Lizard Print Knit Wear Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Houston, TX

Roberto Cavalli 2000s contemporary long-sleeve lizard print dress. The stretch knit wear fabric

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back
2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back

2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress, with bare back and ribbons fastening behind the neck

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Floral Midi Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Floral Midi Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000 Floral Midi Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rome, IT

Roberto Cavalli Low-cut red midi dress with pink and yellow floral print from Spring/Summer 2000

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Sexy Plunging Open Back Silk Party Dress, 2000s
Roberto Cavalli Sexy Plunging Open Back Silk Party Dress, 2000s

Roberto Cavalli Sexy Plunging Open Back Silk Party Dress, 2000s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A stunning Roberto Cavalli sleeveless dress in a white and fuchsia vibrantly floral printed silk

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back
2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back

2000s Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress with bare back

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Just Cavalli black sleeveless dress, with bare back and ribbons fastening behind the neck

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

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Roberto Cavalli Gowns 2000s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of roberto cavalli gowns 2000s. If you’re looking for Black roberto cavalli gowns 2000s and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Roberto Cavalli Gowns 2000s?

On average, roberto cavalli gowns 2000s on 1stDibs sell for $3,300, while they’re typically $324 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

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Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

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