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 — as well as those of the Italian designer's youth-aimed line, Just Cavalli — are unapologetically exuberant.
All of the seductive garments crafted at Cavalli have long been associated with extravagance and red-carpet sophistication, and the stories behind the luxury fashion house's offerings begin in Central Italy.
Roberto Cavalli (1940–2024) was born in Florence, Tuscany, 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 in 1998 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.
Those who have developed a renewed appreciation for 1990s fashion can find vintage Just Cavalli day dresses, jackets, gowns and more on 1stDibs.
Short denim jacket with red piping and gold appliqué JUST CAVALLI
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short denim jacket with red cotton piping and gold appliqué. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front + on the pocket and on the collar. Top-stitching SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Printed single-breasted jacket Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed single-breasted jacket . Main fabric composition: 87% rayon, 13% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester. Authenticity hologram. Shoulder-pads. Pockets on both side. SIZE L
Cavalli Blue Jacket with Faux Fur Trim
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A great jacket for winter or Spring by Cavalli, Just Cavalli line. The jacket is in a blue cotton with a faux fur trim . It has a zip front opening, inner zip pocket, decorative sti...
Printed cotton jacket with branded fabric and buttons Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton jacket with branded fabric and buttons.Fabric composition: 99% cotton, 1% other fiber SIZE L
Just Cavalli Archive Print Single-Breasted Blazer
By Just Cavalli, Just Andersen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Just Cavalli Archive Print Single-Breasted Blazer is a striking statement piece that seamlessly combines contemporary edge with classic tailoring. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
Vintage Just Cavalli 2001 Leather Suede Distressed & Pony Hair Jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Just Cavalli 2001 leather suede distressed with pony hair jacket.This jacket features a rich textured black distressed suede with contrasting pony...
Vintage 2009 Just Cavalli Brown Leather Blazer
By Just Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2009 Just Cavalli brown leather blazer. Features a chocolate brown soft leather fabric. deep v neckline, flared sleeves , two flap front pockets. Fastens with concealed front...
Just Cavalli White Down Coat with Raccoon Fur - Size 42/M
By Just Cavalli
Located in Krakow, PL
Stay warm and stylish with this beautiful fitted down coat from Just Cavalli! This coat features a detachable raccoon-fur hood, a zip and snap closure, and a flattering fitted silhou...
Just Cavalli Denim Jacket with Exposed Shoulders and Golden Inserts
By Just Cavalli
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Just Cavalli denim jacket from the early 2000s, a cult piece of Y2K Cavalli style. Made of 100% cotton blue denim, it features a unique off-shoulder denim cut that leaves the ...
Leopard printed single-breasted cotton jacket Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leopard printed single-breasted cotton jacket. Authenticity hologram. One branded button in the middle front and 3 on each cuffs. SIZE XS
Printed jacket JUST CAVALLI New with tag
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jacket . Main fabric : rayon. Lining: polyester. New with tag . Authenticity hologram. Zip closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 40 / M -L
Branded and printed cotton jacket Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton jacket. Fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% stretch. Branded button and buttonhole. Top-stitched. Cut-work. Branded studs. SIZE S
Printed single-breasted cotton jacket Just Cavalli Roberto Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed single-breasted cotton jacket . Branded fabric and button. No lining. Inside piping. Authentification hologram. SIZE S
Printed single breasted tuxedo single-breasted jacket Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed single breasted tuxedo single-breasted jacket . Main fabric composition: 87% rayon, 13% spandex. Branded Lining: 50% acetate, 50% rayon. Collar composition: polyester. Auth...
Off-white cotton jacket with branded buttons, eyelets and laces Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cotton jacket with branded buttons, eyelets and laces on the sleeves and middle back SIZE 40(It) 36 (Fr) S
Cavalli golden leather jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Golden leather jacket. Laser openwork leather collar. Silk lining. Size XS. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 37 cm - Chest: 40 c...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
JUST CAVALLI Size 38 Black Grey Jacquard Wool Blend Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in a black & grey jacquard wool blend with a full liner featuring a peak lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a single button closure. Made in Ita...
$197Sale Price|20% Off
JUST CAVALLI Size L Navy & Grey Color Block Knit Jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI jacket comes in a navy & grey color block knitted material featuring spread collar, flap pockets, and a metal button closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...
$126Sale Price|20% Off
JUST CAVALLI 42 Black Wool Blend Satin Piping Peak Lapel Sport Coat Jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Single breasted JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in black wool blend twill with satin piping, peak lapel, two button front, and printed liner. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Conditi...
Chloe Multi-colored Bouclé-Tweed Jacket
By Chloé
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a Chloé multicolored jacket in a mid-weight wool-blend bouclé-tweed. Front welt pockets, toggle-fastening sides, partially lined. Concealed button fastenings through front. ...
Stephen Sprouse 1988 Andy Warhol Camouflage Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Oakland, CA
Stephen Sprouse 1988 Andy Warhol camouflage print blazer jacket. 100% cotton, tagged size 42. This style of Stephen Sprouse jacket has been shown at the New York Metropolitan Museu...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
1970s East West Musical Instruments Rodeo Western Leather Jacket
By East West Musical Instruments Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage 1970s East West Musical Instruments leather jacket, this model is called the "Rodeo". The jacket is tagged size 7. Good vintage condition with light wear MEAUSUREMENTS: S...
CELINE black & white wool PINSTRIPE CLASSIC Blazer Jacket 34 XXS
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Celine classic pinstripe blazer in black and white wool (100%) with a notch collar. Has two front decorative flap pockets. Closes on the front with a button. Lined in visco...
Vintage 1990s Moschino Black and White Crop Velcro Closure Blazer Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a vintage Moschino "Cheap and Chic" black crop blazer jacket with adjustable velcro closures at the shoulders and waist, 5-button front. The jacket is composed of rayon (52%...
PRADA champgane & gold silk 2004 PAISLEY BROCADE Coat Jacket 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada coat in champagne and gold silk (75%) and lurex (25%) with all-over embroidered floral motifs and contrasting paisley brocade trims. This exceptional luxury Prad...
HERMES beige 2015 MINK FUR Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès collarless jacket in beige mink fur (100%). Fall/winter 2015. Features raglan sleeves (sleeve measurements taken from the neck) and two slit pockets on the fron...
Rick Owens Dirt SS18 Swoop Black Mix Gauzy Flight Jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in Oakland, CA
Rick Owens "Swoop Flight Jacket" in "Black Mix" from the "Dirt" Spring/Summer 2018 collection. The jacket is somewhat see-through, features a below the waist length, centered zipper ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer SZ 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
CHANEL pink cotton 20S OVERSIZED CHUNKY KNIT Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit jacket in white, black and pink chunky knit cotton (87%), polyamide (9%) and cashmere (4%). Features an effortless, oversized silhouette with relaxed dropp...
F/W2008 Cavalli rabbit fur hybrid soldier jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Dolce & Gabbana hybrid jacket with jewels This 2000s Dolce & Gabbana hybrid jacket features a tailored silhouette enriched with jewel embellishments and contrasting fabric ins...
JUST CAVALLI Size 46 Black Cotton Blend Single Breasted Tuxedo
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI tuxedo in a black cotton blend with a full liner and includes a single breasted, single button sport coat with a peak lapel and matching flat front trousers.Very Good Pr...
Just Cavalli Faux Leather Biker Jacket Size IT 46
By Just Cavalli
Located in Amman, JO
Just Cavalli Faux Leather Biker Jacket, Features long sleeves, zipper pockets, and a motorcycle jacket styling. Material: Faux Leather Size: EU 42 / IT 46 Bust: 96cm Waist: 80cm Ove...
JUST CAVALLI Size 40 Black Wool Lace Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in black wool with a lace overlay notch lapel, single breasted, two button front, and brocade print satin liner. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condi...
JUST CAVALLI Size 40 Black Textured Polyester Blend Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in a black textured polyester blend with a full monogram liner featuring a peak lapel, flap pockets, and a single button closure. Made in Italy.Excellen...
JUST CAVALLI Size 4 Black Studded Acetate / Viscose Quilted Notch Lapel Jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI jacket comes in a black quilted acetate / viscose with a full liner featuring a shawl collar, studded details, a-line, zipper pockets, and a single button closure. Very ...
JUST CAVALLI Size 38 Black Studded Cotton Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in a black cotton with a full liner featuring a studded peak lapel, single back vent, flap pockets, and a two button closure. Made in Italy. Excellent P...
JUST CAVALLI Size 40 Tan Distressed Leather Biker Jacket
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI jacket comes in a tan distressed leather featuring a biker style, elbow patches, zipper pocket,collar strap detail, and a full zip up closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition. ...
JUST CAVALLI Washed Brick Red Cotton / Linen Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI by ROBERTO CAVALLI sport coat comes in washed brick red cotton linen blend textured twill with a notch lapel, single breasted, two button front, and silver tone metal bu...
Lightly padded jacket with zip closure and animal print Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lightly padded jacket with zip closure and animal print. Main fabric composition: 87% polyester, 3% elastane, 10% leather. Lining: 60% acetate, 40% rayon. Padding: 100% polyester. Po...
Single breasted denim jacket with gold glitter paint neckline Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted denim jacket with gold glitter paint neckline. Branded buttons and buttonhole. Cut-work. Top-stitched. SIZE M
JUST CAVALLI Size 38 Black Gold Jacquard Wool Blend Sport Coat
By Just Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
JUST CAVALLI sport coat comes in a black & gold animal print jacquard wool blend with a full liner featuring a shawl collar, slit pockets, single back vent, and a single button closu...