Roberto Cavalli leather dress by Roberto Cavalli Spring-Summer 2013
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cavalli. Long, sleeveless dress in powder pink lace with leather panels, embroidered with pearls. Size 38
Roberto Cavalli leather dress by Roberto Cavalli Spring-Summer 2013
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cavalli. Long, sleeveless dress in powder pink lace with leather panels, embroidered with pearls. Size 38
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Maxi Dress Size: IT 42
Roberto Cavalli leather trained hourglass motocross biker dress, fw 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli hourglass leather maxi dress ▪ Cut and decorated like a motocross biker jacket ▪
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress Size: S Condition: Excellent
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress Runway A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringe Chain Reptile Print Plunging Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringe Chain Reptile Print Plunging Neckline Backless Dress Size
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Sheer Cutout Leather Macrame Crochet Knit Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Sheer Cutout Leather Fringe Macrame Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Looks
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Leather Sheer Mesh Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Leather Sheer Mesh Cutout Panels Detail Black Evening Dress Gown
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Metallic Leather Off Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Metallic Leather Off Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress Size S Look 9 from
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Plunging Leather Cutout Fringe Accents Open Back Lace Black Evening Dress
Roberto Cavalli Black Silk and Leather Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag) Black silk gown with leather bodice and racer back style
$480Sale Price|20% Off
ROBERTO CAVALLI Vintage scaled leather print lace detail V neck dress IT42 M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROBERTO CAVALLI Vintage scaled leather print lace detail V neck dress IT42 M Reference: CAKK/A00036
Roberto Cavalli Black Mesh & Leather Applique Evening Gown 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to introduce a stunning vintage Roberto Cavalli black mesh evening
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Feather Print Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra Corset 2 Piece
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 phoenix asymmetrical leather mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rome, IT
- Roberto Cavalli long sleeve mini dress - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Fall/Winter 2001
Unavailable
Size: Medium
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Geometric Black Embellished Leather Corset Fringe Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli geometric black embellished leather cutout corset fringe dress. Hyper
Unavailable
L 32.29 in
A 1980s Vintage Roberto Cavalli Embellished Leather Patchwork Cocktail Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1980s Roberto Cavalli embellished leather patchwork dress with sequin embellished straps
Roberto Cavalli Laser Cut Mini Leather Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli mid 2000's Laser Cut Mini Leather Dress. Features adjustable waist string, long
1970s Roberto Cavalli Leather and Suede Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
. Cavalli pieces this old simply do not come to market. When they do appear they are mearly printed leather
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Black Floral Rayon Jersey & Leather Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
2000S ROBERTO CAVALLI Black Floral Rayon Jersey & Leather Dress
Roberto Cavalli brown distressed leather shearling mini dress, fw 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli brown distressed leather shearling corseted mini dress. Fall-Winter 2003
Roberto Cavalli Leather Lace Up Printed Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
discreetly signed with "Roberto Cavalli" Simply slips on Leather lace up detail in front - incredibly sexy
Roberto Cavalli Leather Motorcycle Evening Gown 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charm. The gold-tone buckles are stamped "Roberto Cavalli." The gown has an exposed back, black leather
Roberto Cavalli black leather and nylon mesh low back evening dress, fw 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli nylon mesh evening dress ▪ Quilted leather appliques ▪ Low plunge neckline ▪
Sold
Size: Small (Runs bigger)
Roberto Cavalli black leather and nylon mesh low back evening dress, fw 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli nylon mesh evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Quilted leather appliques ▪ Low
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Semi-Sheer Leather Accents Open Back Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Leather Accented Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown IT 40
Roberto Cavalli Beaded Leather Snake Motif Ivory Evening or Wedding Gown, 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Kingston, NY
This Roberto Cavalli beaded leather accent wedding gown showcases the designer’s signature exotic
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Leather Lasercut Floral Dress Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Leather Lasercut Floral Dress Jacket Coat Size S
Roberto Cavalli Natural Leather Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli natural leather mini dress
Roberto Cavalli Mermaid Dress Gown with Leather Ruffle Hem 1990s Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous Cavalli dress is made from a body-hugging jersey knit in a light tan shade. The
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Western Print Beaded Leather Sleeveless Stretch Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an American Old West-inspired halterneck dress designed by Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Leather Dress Black Size: IT - 40, US - 4 Made in Italy Condition like New
Roberto Cavalli Monochrome Printed Jersey & Leather Detailed Draped Dress S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt your luxe taste in fashion with this impeccable dress from the House of Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli Monochrome Printed Jersey & Leather Detailed Draped Dress S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt your luxe taste in fashion with this impeccable dress from the House of Roberto Cavalli
Sold
Size: S but adjustable corset back
S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Runway Black Leather Cut-Out Dragon Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos
Vintage 2000s Y2K Roberto Cavalli Reptile Snake Leather Suede Fringe Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 2000s Y2K Roberto Cavalli Dress Snake reptile print viscose fabric Draped neckline
Class by Roberto Cavalli Snakeskin Printed Leather Trim Ruched Fitted Dress M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This attractive piece comes from Class by Roberto Cavalli in a subtle beige. This ruched fitted
New Roberto Cavalli Beads Sequins Embellished Leather Harness Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Runway Embellished Cocktail Dress Italian Size 40 ( 170 / 92A ) Color - Black
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Geometric Black Embellished Leather Corset Fringe Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli geometric black embellished leather cutout corset fringe dress. Hyper
Roberto Cavalli Black Embroidered & Embellished Leather Detailed Gown - US 2
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli Black Embroidered & Embellished Leather Detailed Gown - Heavily embellished with
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Leopard Print Dress w Faux Leather Bondage Straps
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Leopard Print Dress w Faux Leather Bondage Straps Size 42 Bust 34
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Excep
By Michael Novarese
Located in New York, NY
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$890
Size: please refer to measurements
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Ivory Corset Top Bridal Wedding 1990's
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Warm ivory Black straps (I would cut these) No boning, but corset silhouette Size IT42 Has some spots around the neck and throughout. A dry clean shoul...
D&G 00's Iconic Metallic Mesh Mini Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's iconic metallic mesh mini dress by D&G. Studs details on the shoulders. Side wide slit. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of metal.
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A regal creation from the legendary Judith Leiber, this vintage evening bag is crafted from exquisite Japanese obi silk—an opulent textile traditionally used in ceremonial kimonos. ...
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983. A de...
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 90s Size 46 / 10 Black Jersey Racerback Midi Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE black jersey racerback midi dress ! Features. A draped high neck with a tailored bodice. The back reveals just the right amount of skin. Hidden zippe...
CHANEL 2.55 Smooth Copper Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The mythical 2.55 double flap bag from Maison Chanel is made of smooth quilted red lamb leather. The interior is lined in red leather. The jewelery is coppery aged. In very good cond...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
$295Sale Price|43% Off
New Chloe Dark Olive Sunglasses With Case & Cards
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Coveted Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Dark Olive Frames * Brushed Bronze Hardware * Chloe Details on Temples * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Case, Cleanin...
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.
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.
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
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.