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.
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Roberto Cavalli SS2000 Runway Embroidered Zebra Denim Pants
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Roma, IT
Questo incredibile pantalone di Roberto Cavalli è apparso durante lo show SS2000. Sono interamente impreziositi da ricami di perline di vetro, realizzati a mano in mix di colori degr...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
Roberto Cavalli silk maxi evening dress 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Genova, IT
Maxi silk dress by Roberto Cavalli ABOUT Silk dress by Roberto Cavalli with a print depicting large feathers in colors of pink and purple. The dress has a wide, floaty design with ...
Cavalli bustier by Roberto Cavalli circa 2000
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000, under the artistic direction of Roberto Cavalli. Topstitched denim bustier top enhanced with rhinestones. Size 40IT indicated, it c...
Purple sleeveless cocktail dress Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag)
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sleeveless cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 97% polyester, 3% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Draped on the bust with a gold metal jewellery embellishme...
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Hot Pink Fuschia Suede low rise Y2k Midi skirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Y2k, Spring/Summer 2004 Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli Skirt. Crafted in a hot pink, supple soft unlined Fuschia suede with decorative jaguar pendant...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2006 Sequin Black Silk Chiffon Size 44 Plunging Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy ROBERTO CAVALLI Runway Fall / Winter 2006 black silk chiffon sequined plunging dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. 1970s style with a plunging halter nec...
White jersey cocktail dress with gold metal tiger and rhinestone Roberto CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey cocktail dress with half-belt in gold metal and rhinestone. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% lycra .Backless. Chain on the neckline. Attach with bow behind the neck. NE...
Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2010 Bustier Corset Animal Print Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2010 Bustier Corset Train Animal Print Evening Dress Gown Size: IT 42 Condition: very good condition
Printed jersey dress wrapped on the bust ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jersey dress wrapped on the bust . Fabric composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane. Authenticity hologram. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Roberto Cavalli Silver Shearling-Trimmed Fur Jacket, Fall-Winter 2006
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Geneva, CH
Warm and comfortable, a beautiful shearling jacket is a forever piece but that doesn't mean it can't have personality. This one by Cavalli's has a bohemian feel. It's made from shearling and contrasting leather reverse. Unlined. Labeled a size Small (US 2-4 / UK 8 / IT 40 / FR 36), the jacket runs true to size. Wear it with cargo pants and a lightweight knit. Remark : FW2006 Roberto Cavvalli velvet maxi skirt (pictures 3, 4, 5 & 16) is not sold with the Cavalli shearling...
1990s Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print one shoulder dress New with original tags 42it
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print one shoulder dress New with original tags 42it Totally made in italy in size 42 still with original tags composition : viscose taking inspiration fr...
Gold jersey cocktail dress with beadwork ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey cocktail dress with beadwork. Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% lycra. Zip closure on the left side.Draped on the front. SIZE S
Wrap printed jersey dress Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap printed jersey dress wrapped on the bust and draped on the hips. Fabric composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side with branded zip puller. S...
Roberto Cavalli Ensemble FR38 Top Blouse Pants Silk Fire Print UK10 US8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
Roberto Cavalli set composed of a silk chiffon top like a large rectangle, boat neck, 2 seams on each side to close the top and 2 small loops to slip on th...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Runway Embellished Open Back Jersey Halter Gown 42 US 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
This is one of Roberto Cavalli’s most striking Spring/Summer 2007 runway evening gowns (Look 41). Expertly crafted in Italy from fluid black stretch jersey and fully lined for an ele...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringed Top Vest & Pants Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Feathers Embellished Fringed Top Vest & Pants Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size: the top is size IT 42 and the pants are IT 40 Condition: Excellent con...
Roberto Cavalli Blue Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Blue Print Dress Size EU 46
Roberto Cavalli Fall / Winter 2006 Oriental Dragon Print Silk Chinoiserie Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli Fall / Winter 2006 Oriental Dragon Print Silk Chinoiserie Dress This exquisite silk dress features a st...
Pale pink jacket with gold print and front zip closure Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink jacket with gold print and front zip closure and branded zip puller. Main fabric composition : 82% cotton, 18% rayon. Lining : 100% silk chiffon Silk chiffon lining with r...
Archive Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Runway Emerald Green Velvet Silk Sheer Top 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An extraordinary archival piece from Roberto Cavalli’s celebrated Fall/Winter 2006 collection, this ethereal emerald green tunic was featured in the runway presentation and embodies ...
Printed and draped jersey cocktail dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jersey cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 83% nylon, 17% elasthane. Authenticity hologram. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2005 Size 42 / 8 Black White Plaid Skirt Suit Y2K
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic never worn ROBERTO CAVALLI Runway Fall 2005 black and white houndstooth plaid print wool and velvet skirt suit ! Jacket features a super flattering peplum in the back. Black vel...
$599Sale Price|35% Off
Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Black Lace Gown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Gothic gorgeous Roberto Cavalli one shoulder lace gown. Bought for £2540 and new with tags, hanger and dustbag. Made from super fine, delicate slightly sparkling black lace, it has a...
Roberto Cavalli Grey Pink Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Grey Pink Print Top Size EU 42
S/S2001 Roberto Cavalli runway distressed silk halter evening dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2001 Roberto Cavalli runway distressed silk halter evening dress Seen on the Spring/Summer 2001 runway, this Roberto Cavalli evening dress is an exceptional example of the desig...
S/S 2004 Roberto Cavalli Creme Silk Satin Floral Print Corset Waist Belt S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli corset waist belt from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection is crafted from cream silk satin printed with floral and paisley motifs. Accented with animal-print pane...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Silk Wrap Top Blouse Italian 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival Roberto Cavalli silk wrap top from the celebrated 2006 collection, embodying the designer’s unmistakable bohemian glamour and sensual Italian craftsmanship. C...
Roberto Cavalli Blue Denim Embroidered Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Cavalli blue denim jacket -Collectors item- We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: This vintage Cavalli jacket is made...
Leopard printed jacket with zip in the middl front Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leopard printed jacket with zip in the middl front and cuff. No lining. SIZE M
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Floral Leopard Silk Top & Skirt Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Floral Leopard Silk Top & Skirt Set This silk set features a floral print halter top and matching mermaid maxi skirt. Craf...
2000's Roberto Cavalli Sparkle Finish Bluejeans
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Disco era Roberto Cavalli sparkle plenty jeans. Surface treatment front and back with tiny heat processed square shimmery stencil. Low rise, slight flare, zip front fly, belt loops a...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009 Look 31 Maxi chiffon dress printed floral
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2009 Collection - Look 31 Loose-fitting maxi dress in ecru chiffon, printed with a multicolored floral pattern. Italian size 42. Very good condition (s...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Knee High Boots with Mink Fur 36.5 NIB
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage (never worn) Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Knee High Boots with Mink Italian 36.5 - US 6.5 100% Leather upper, Genuine mink fur, Leather bow. Lining: Smooth 100% leather in...
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 Silk Floral Dress – Made in Italy
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CACHAN, FR
An elegant and highly collectible Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 silk dress, featured in the official Resort 2009 lookbook and embodying the house’s unmistakable blend of sensual tailor...
Rare Class Roberto Cavalli 2000’s Mohair Cashmere & Dyed Fox Fur Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Class Roberto Cavalli archive jacket from the early 2000s, beautifully capturing the house's unmistakable blend of luxurious craftsmanship, sensual tailoring and exoti...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 1999 Leopard print jersey dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 1999 Collection Leopard-print jersey dress with straps. Size L.
Roberto Cavalli Y2K Fur-Print Denim Jeans with Crystal Charm
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Roberto Cavalli Y2K vintage jeans in gray denim with a spectacular all-over fur-effect print, one of the Italian designer’s most recognizable aesthetic signatures from the early 2000...
Denim jeans with rhinestone embellishment Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim jeans with rhinestone embellishment and holes ( made by the designer) Fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% stretch. 2 pocket on the front and 2 on the back with branded studs. Br...
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Yellow Animal & Floral Print Maxi Skirt
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Just Cavalli yellow multi-print maxi skirt, a striking design that embodies the label's vibrant glamour and Roberto Cavalli's unmistakable ...
Roberto Cavalli 2006 Cropped vest gold lacquered knit
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli 2006 Short, sleeveless cable-knit vest in gold-lacquered cocoa-colored knit. Italian size 40.
Roberto Cavalli Purple Red Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Purple Red Print Top Size EU 44
Silk flower printed sleeveless dress Roberto Cavalli New with tag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk flower printed sleeveless dress. Zip in the middle back. New with tag and authentification hologram. Silk lining. Branded fabric. SIZE L on the tag but fit more likely M
Roberto Cavalli Sexy Blue Jersey Snake Jeweled Slither Dress Size 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We are absolutely obsessed with this dress. From one of our chic New York Fashionista clients this blue jersey one shoulder dress was worn once. It’s got it all. A beautiful one shou...
Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Peasant Blouse White & Black - EU 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Amman, JO
Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Peasant Blouse White & Black Channel effortless bohemian luxury with this Roberto Cavalli embroidered peasant blouse. Crafted in soft white fabric, this ...
Roberto Cavalli SS2007 Black Artisanal Embroidered Beaded Fringe Dress IT40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
*WE OFFER DDP SHIPPING SERVICES (which means that WE pay for YOUR TARIFFS on OUR END) - please inquire* A remarkable Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2007 evening dress, meticulously h...
Roberto Cavalli Print Short Sleeve Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Print Short Sleeve Top Size EU 44
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Y2K Top with Multicolor Butterfly Print, Made in Italy
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An elegant and eye-catching vintage Roberto Cavalli top from the early 2000s, made in Italy and featuring a spectacular multicolored print with a kaleidoscopic effect inspired by but...
Roberto Cavalli Patchwork Shearling Jacket, Fall/Winter 1999, Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Striking shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection. Crafted in Italy from rich brown shearling with a plush cream interior, the design features an oversized...
Rare Class Roberto Cavalli 2000’s Python print Cotton stretch Blazer Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Class Roberto Cavalli tailored blazer from the early 2000s, showcasing the house's unmistakable fascination with exotic animal prints and sensual Italian tailoring. Ex...
Rare Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Tiger Twin Set with Dramatic Genuine Fur Collar
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptionally rare and visually striking Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2000 twin set, showcasing one of the collection's most iconic wildlife motifs. Expertly crafted in Italy, this...
$1,795
Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare early 2000s Roberto Cavalli sandals. An unmistakably glamorous Roberto Cavalli design featuring glossy black patent leather, metallic pleated detailing and signature exotic leo...
2004 Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Gold Charm Devoré Ruffled Mini Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli dress from 2004 is constructed in black silk with an abstract gold devoré pattern. The fitted mini slip silhouette features a deep V neckline, thin shoulder stra...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Plunging Neckline Ruched Zipper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Zipper Plunging Neckline Ruched Dress Look 13 from the Fall 2003 Collection. Size: M Condition: New with Tags
Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Gown Tiger & Leopard Gradient Open Back 2004-2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A dramatic and highly wearable archive gown from Roberto Cavalli, dating to 2004–2005 and exemplifying the house’s mastery of animal print at its most sophisticated. The print itself...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
00's Roberto Cavalli Blue Chiffon Beaded Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Roberto Cavalli gown in a blue chiffon silk heavily pleated in a Grecian manner, gathered in sections in the hip area. The intricate beading is done with clear gem like bea...
A/W2000 Roberto Cavalli cut-out tiger print dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2000 Roberto Cavalli cut-out tiger print dress From the Autumn/Winter 2000 collection, this Roberto Cavalli dress perfectly embodies the designer's iconic fascination with anima...
NWT Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Leather with Beaded Statement Sleeves Italian 44
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Leather with Beaded Statement Sleeves Cut from supple sheep leather with a subtle python-effect print, the jacket is tailored in a flattering fitted s...
A/W2004 Roberto Cavalli corset ruffle mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
AW2004 Roberto Cavalli corset ruffle mini dress This Autumn/Winter 2004 Roberto Cavalli mini dress combines romantic draping with the label's unmistakably sensual aesthetic. Crafted...
Cavalli FW 2004 Brown Leather Fringed Jacket with Scalloped Trim Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking Roberto Cavalli leather jacket from Fall/Winter 2004, cut in a sharply contoured silhouette that reflects the house’s signat...