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S/S2012 Roberto Cavalli runway maxi dress.
S/S2012 Roberto Cavalli runway maxi dress.

S/S2012 Roberto Cavalli runway maxi dress.

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S2012 Roberto Cavalli runway embellished maxi dress This stunning runway piece from Roberto

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2010s Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress
Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress

Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

I am so thrilled to present an exclusive vintage Roberto Cavalli blue slip sexy dress. This

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 2005 Roberto Cavalli runway Silk Blue Floral Mini Dress
Vintage 2005 Roberto Cavalli runway Silk Blue Floral Mini Dress

Vintage 2005 Roberto Cavalli runway Silk Blue Floral Mini Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2005 collection. Features soft ivory tone, an all-over painterly

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Runway Black Zip Embellished Long Dress
Roberto Cavalli Runway Black Zip Embellished Long Dress

Roberto Cavalli Runway Black Zip Embellished Long Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning vintage Roberto Cavalli black embellished zipper dress. The dress features long sleeves

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Since Cavalli recently passed this is one of the most memorable runway gowns from the 2007 Roberto

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress Look 30 from the Spring 2006 Collection

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Feather-Print Dress, Spring 2004 Runway Collection
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Feather-Print Dress, Spring 2004 Runway Collection

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Feather-Print Dress, Spring 2004 Runway Collection

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Immerse yourself in the bohemian glamour of Roberto Cavalli’s Spring 2004 runway with this feather

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

the dress on the Runway is not included. Roberto Cavalli Made in Italy no sizetag left, best for size

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress

By Roberto Cavalli, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Roberto Cavalli f/w 2008 ballgown as seen on the runway. Fashioned of ivory and black silk. Boasts a

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress

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

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2005 Documented Runway Yellow Cut Out Gown
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2005 Documented Runway Yellow Cut Out Gown

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2005 Documented Runway Yellow Cut Out Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the timeless and iconic style of Roberto Cavalli with this stunning archival piece from

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Deadstock F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Gown
Roberto Cavalli Deadstock F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Gown

Roberto Cavalli Deadstock F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Dress. Dress features long

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS

Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Mini Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Mini Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Silk Mini Dress. Features front hooks, slit on

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Runway Two-Piece Bustier Dress Set
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Runway Two-Piece Bustier Dress Set

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Runway Two-Piece Bustier Dress Set

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in San Diego, CA

Two-piece leather bustier top and silk chiffon printed dress from the spring 2004 runway collection

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

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Roberto Cavalli Runway Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary roberto cavalli runway dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Green and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Roberto Cavalli Runway Dress?

On average, a roberto cavalli runway dress on 1stDibs sells for $8,200, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $18,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roberto 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    No, 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.