Roberto Cavalli leather dress by Roberto Cavalli Spring-Summer 2013
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Roberto Cavalli.
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Roberto Cavalli Leather Dress
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Maxi Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: New with Tags
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Fringe Plunging Backless Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Fringe Plunging Backless Maxi Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent
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Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Leather Lace Up Plunging Ruched Dress Size: S Condition: Excellent
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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 sheer dress featuring leather floral patches cascading across the body.
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringe Chain Reptile Print Plunging Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringe Chain Reptile Print Plunging Neckline Backless Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: very good, please note the fringe attachment can be worn multipl...
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Sheer Cutout Leather Macrame Crochet Knit Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Sheer Cutout Leather Fringe Macrame Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Looks 46 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
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Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Leather Sheer Mesh Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Leather Sheer Mesh Cutout Panels Detail Black Evening Dress Gown Look 54 from the Roberto Cavalli Fall 2003 Collection.
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Metallic Leather Off Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Metallic Leather Off Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress Size S Look 9 from the Spring 2002 Collection.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Plunging Leather Cutout Fringe Accents Open Back Lace Black Evening Dress Gown IT 44 As seen on Sharon Stone
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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.
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ROBERTO CAVALLI Vintage scaled leather print lace detail V neck dress IT42 M
$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 Brand: Roberto Cavalli Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Khaki Pattern: Animal Pri...
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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 dress. It features leather appliques, a deep V neckline, an exposed back with cris...
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Feather Print Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra Corset 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the dress is size M and the bustier is size XS Condition: very ...
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Recent Sales
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 - Embroidered Phoenix motif with real feathers - Brown soft distressed leather - Asymmetrica...
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S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Geometric Black Embellished Leather Corset Fringe Dress
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.
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A 1980s Vintage Roberto Cavalli Embellished Leather Patchwork Cocktail Dress XS
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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 and sweetheart neckline.
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Roberto Cavalli Laser Cut Mini Leather Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli mid 2000's Laser Cut Mini Leather Dress.
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1970s Roberto Cavalli Leather and Suede Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
The playful and triumphant cockatoo will steal the attention away from you on this dress. His feathers of suede and metallic leather drape over the shoulder, down the back and across...
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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
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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.
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Roberto Cavalli Leather Lace Up Printed Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
A beautiful ROBERTO CAVALLI evening gown that will last you for years From the most prestigious ROBERTO CAVALLI main line Made out of most beautiful fabric with floral & animal print...
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Roberto Cavalli Leather Motorcycle Evening Gown 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gold-tone buckles are stamped "Roberto Cavalli." The gown has an exposed back, black leather straps with silver speckles, and a blue leather corset back lacing.
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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 ▪ Low back ▪ Criss-cross shoulder straps ▪ Size 'XS' (Runs bigger) ▪ Fall-Winter 2002
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Roberto Cavalli black leather and nylon mesh low back evening dress, fw 2002
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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 plunge neckline ▪ Low back ▪ Criss-cross shoulder straps ▪ Size 'Small' (Runs bigg...
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Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Semi-Sheer Leather Accents Open Back Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Leather Accented Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown IT 40 Black Roberto Cavalli sleeveless maxi dress with leather floral pattern throughout, V-n...
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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 glamour, featuring an intricate snake motif hand-applied in leather and shimmering b...
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Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Leather Lasercut Floral Dress Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Runway Leather Lasercut Floral Dress Jacket Coat Size S
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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 featuring halter neck with metal coins, fitted bodies, ribbon trim, raw edges on silk ...
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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 mermaid ruffle hem is incredible and features three rows of knit, netting and leatheret...
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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 for his Spring/Summer 2004 collection.
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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
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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. Created using monochrome printed jersey and leather fabric, this dress showcases drape...
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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. Created using monochrome printed jersey and leather fabric, this dress showcases drape...
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S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Runway Black Leather Cut-Out Dragon Mini Dress
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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. CONDITION: Good- just the basic light wear- no holes or stains- please see photos. Orig...
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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 Detachable gold tone chain with suede fringe Fitted style wiggle fit dress Long tapered sl...
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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 dress will lend an additional touch of panache to your attire.
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2010s Italian Mini Dresses
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 / Purple Embroidered with Beads and Sequins 100% Stretch Silk Adjustable Leathe...
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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.
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Roberto Cavalli Black Embroidered & Embellished Leather Detailed Gown - US 2
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
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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" Waist 27" Hips 40" Length 36" Excellent condition
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Roberto Cavalli Leather Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary roberto cavalli leather dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a roberto cavalli leather dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Roberto Cavalli Leather Dress?
The price for a roberto cavalli leather dress starts at $247 and tops out at $12,800, and on average, selling for $2,500.
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.
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.
Questions About Roberto Cavalli
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024No, Cavalli Class isn't exactly the same as Roberto Cavalli. The latter is the name of the Italian luxury fashion house that Roberto Cavalli founded in 1975. Under the Roberto Cavalli label, the house offers a collection of clothing, accessories, shoes and leather goods. In 1997, Cavalli Class debuted as a diffusion line, focusing mostly on apparel and accessories. The line was renamed Class Cavalli in 2015 and relaunched as an outerwear label. Explore a variety of Roberto Cavalli apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roberto Cavalli is pronounced “ro-BUR-o ka-VA-lee.” Roberto Cavalli is an Italian luxury fashion house founded by designer Roberto Cavalli and is known for animal prints and bold glamour. Shop a wide range of Roberto Cavalli pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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