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 Black Silk Dress With Lace And Gold Bird Floral Print 2006
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Roberto Cavalli black silk dress from Fall/Winter 2006 featuring an opulent gold bird and floral print throughout. Cut in a sleek body-skimming s...
Salmon pink pleated evening dress with lace insert Cavalli Class NEW
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Salmon pink pleated evening dress with lace insert. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Slip dress lining with adjustable shoulder straps. Small...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Cream and Purple Beaded Strapless Mini Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli Strapless beaded purple and cream mini cocktail Dress. Fit size 2/4 Bust fit up to 32" Waist fit up to 27" Hip 32" Length : 23" * size marked 42 it but but...
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...
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
$1,636Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Pink silk ruffled shirt with sequins embroidered Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink silk ruffled shirt with sequins embroidered
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Tiger Print Golden Snake Hardware Halter Dress Gown 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This Roberto Cavalli dress / gown embodies the brand's signature opulence and flair. with a delicate golden finished snake hardware at neck. Mermaid shaped - elegant massive drape ...
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 Orange Abstract Printed Mini Dress With Suede Lace Up Front
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Roberto Cavalli orange printed mini dress, an audacious expression of the house’s signature sensuality and exotic glamour. Bold in both color and...
Roberto Cavalli Green Silk Maxi Dress Size 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Krakow, PL
Roberto Cavalli Green Silk Maxi Dress – Size 40 – Good Condition Elegant Roberto Cavalli maxi dress crafted from luxurious green silk. Designed with the brand's signature feminine si...
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...
Roberto Cavalli Camel Shearling Sheepskin Wrap Coat with Dramatic Shawl 2000’s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
A luxurious Roberto Cavalli camel shearling coat crafted in Italy from exceptionally soft sheepskin with the natural wool left exposed. This striking early 2000s design features a dr...
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...
Cavalli dress by Roberto Cavalli circa 2005-2010
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ROBERTO CAVALLI - 2005-2010 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Roberto Cavalli. Yellow and orange long stretch dress decorated with rhinestones and matching la...
$602Sale 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...
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...
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 Italy White Animal Jacquard Fringe Blouse/ Mini Dress Size 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Roberto Cavalli collection tunic can actually be worn as a sexy mini dress with bikini bottoms. White animal pattern fine knit. Made in Italy. Purchase...
2000s Roberto Cavalli leopard print silk puffer jacket with leather straps
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2000s Roberto Cavalli leopard print silk puffer jacket with leather straps This Roberto Cavalli puffer jacket features an iconic leopard print silk construction combined with leathe...
Roberto Cavalli Retro Vintage Snake Embellished Satin Strappy Sandals 36.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Roberto Cavalli Snake Embellished Satin Strappy Sandals 36.5 Color Multi Size 36.5EU Heel height 3.75in Canvas upper Leather sole Snake adornment with rhinestones Gold finished adj...
2006 Roberto Cavalli Floral Slip Dress with Cobra Motif
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this flamboyant Roberto Cavalli dress dates back to the noughties. It was worn by Victoria Beckham in 2006. Many signatures of Y2K fashion and of this collectable bran...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Size Large Rose Print Serpent Embellished Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 2000s Y2K ROBERTO CAVALLI size large mini dress ! Features a soft ray one and elastane fabric blend. Rose prints throughout with warm colors o...
NWT's ROBERTO CAVALLI 2018 Crystal Embellished Black Beaded Silk Ball Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli FW18 Original Price $15,995 and it looks it Voluminous Evening Gown Long sleeve sheer net with silver crystals The body of the gown is sheer Jet black but edited the ...
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
Cavalli Leopard Silk Set Embellished Sequins Net Blouse & CuffedCapri Jeans 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Roberto Cavalli (1940-2024) designed this silk-and-cotton top-and-jeans ensemble for S/S 2003, which showcases his signature mix of animal prints with luxurious embellishment...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Patchwork Animal Print Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Patchwork Animal Print Silk Dress This strappy slip dress features beautiful fluid silk with a bold zebra print design alongsid...
Roberto Cavalli Aubergine Evening Gown with Double Serpent Hardware, 2008
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A floor-length evening gown in deep aubergine viscose jersey from Roberto Cavalli’s mainline collection, produced in 2008. The draped bodice is gathered at the centre front and held ...
$435Sale Price|25% Off
Roberto Cavalli Gold Bowling Bag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Exclusive Just Cavalli Golden baquette/bowling bag We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 4 closing magnetic press buttons 1 zipper pocket i...
Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A fun top by Roberto Cavalli, Class line. The top is in an animal print fabric, with a v neckline , tie cuffs and frilled hem. Measurement: Bust 36'', length 20''
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Amber & Black Tiger-Print Flutter-Sleeve Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2007 collection of Roberto Cavalli, this mini dress is constructed in a bold amber and black tiger-stripe print that radiates in chevron formation from the centre front,...
Rare Roberto Cavalli Archive Leopard Silk Corset Evening Gown, Rachel Bilson
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CACHAN, FR
A rare and highly collectible Roberto Cavalli archive evening gown from the house’s celebrated 40th Anniversary era. Expertly crafted in Italy, this spectacular full-length gown sho...
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Leopard Print Satin Bodycon Slip Dress S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli dress from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection is cut in a sleek slip silhouette. Crafted in stretch fabric with an all-over leopard print, it features a straight ...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Python Print Ruched Asymmetric Cocktail Dress 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A supremely glamorous cocktail dress from Roberto Cavalli, executed in 94% silk with the photorealistic python placement print that became one of his most iconic signatures. The bodi...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2006 Red Halter Fringe Gown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Red Halter Fringe Gown Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2006 collection, shown to classical violin at the Arco della Pace in Milan, is widely co...
$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...
Roberto Cavalli FW 2007 as seen on Britney Spears Gold Embellished Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic archive piece from the celebrated 2007 Roberto Cavalli for H&M collaboration, the first-ever partnership between H&M and an Italian designer. This limited-edition collecti...
Roberto Cavalli Black & White Jersey Ornithological Print Sheath Dress 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli black & white jersey ornithological print sheath dress 42. Jewel neck with bracelet length sleeves, fitted sheath dress in a fantasy print of mythical birds. Stre...
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress! Features timeless giraffe animal print in chocolate brown and i...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Leopard Top & Silk Skirt Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Leopard Top & Silk Skirt Set This stunning set from Roberto Cavalli features a white silk skirt & a top with a ruffle ne...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringed Top Vest & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Runway Embellished Leather Fringed Top Vest & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size: the top is size IT 44 and the skirt is IT 42 Condition: the vest is new ...
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 ...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Lime, Turquoise & Black Abstract-Print Wrap Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2003 collection of Roberto Cavalli, this long-sleeved wrap top is executed in a fine, semi-sheer fabric carrying an all-over abstract print that layers reptilian scale m...
Roberto Cavalli Purple Red Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Purple Red Print Top Size EU 44
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Pink & Brown Mixed Animal Print Structured Corset
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2004 collection of Roberto Cavalli, this structured corset is composed of multi-panel construction combining a leopard-spot print with a graphic abstract print in pink, ...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Multicolour Top & Bottom Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Multicolour Top & Bottom Set This special two-piece set features a soft ivory palette, embellished with Cavalli’s signat...
Roberto Cavalli Italy Signature Silk Abstract Print One Shoulder Gown Size 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic dress draped to perfection. One shoulder. The silk print (signed) is a tropical floral abstract. Perfect for a summer wedding or the most glamorous hostess kaftan. Italian siz...
2006 Roberto Cavalli Documented Brocade Velevet Blazer Jacket with Sable Fur
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
2006 Roberto Cavalli Documented Brocade Velevet Blazer with Sable Fur An extraordinary vintage Roberto Cavalli velvet brocade jacket, crafted in Italy and exemplifying the house’s op...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress Gown With Train, S/S 2005/2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Wales, PA
Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...
Roberto Cavalli Class 2000s Nude Gold Size 2 / 4 Deco Beaded Fringe Mesh Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
From ROBERTO CAVALLI’S elevated line, this Roberto Cavalli Class gown has it all ! Nude mesh, with gold beads and sequins throughout. Silver mirror beads also adorn the bodice. A gre...
Roberto Cavalli Dark Aubergine one Shoulder Gown Grey Beaded Side deep Hem Vent
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli dark aubergine jersey one shoulder gown with gun metal glass beaded outlined mesh side/ back and high hem vent front. Deep dark matte aubergine stretch jersey body hu...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style, and racer back. Marked size 40IT fit size 4/6 Measurement: Bust fit up to 34” Wais...
Evening printed dress with cut-work and gather on the front Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening printed dress with cut-work and gather on the front. Fabric composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane. Lining in the same fabric inside the top part of the dress. SIZE 42 (It) M
Long pastel print rayon jersey dress CLASS Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long pastel print rayon jersey dress . Main Fabric composition: 77% rayon, 23% polyester. Nylon lining. Elastic band underbust. Zip and hook&eye in...
Roberto Cavalli Crystal-Embellished Pleated Satin Clutch Bag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli Crystal-Embellished Pleated Satin Clutch Bag Vibrant magenta-purple satin clutch bag embellished with a gunmetal crystal strand brooch in the middle. Featuring plea...
Roberto Cavalli “Mary J Blidge” Royal Blue Draped Jersey Beaded Dress Size 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Roberto Cavalli gown was designed specifically for Mary J Blige to wear at a concert in Italy and was produced in a very limited quantity for Cavalli...
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Cavalli 1990s Runway Snakeskin Print Spaghetti Strap Cami Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A stunning very rare exceptional vintage piece from the 1990s by Roberto Cavalli, worn by a model. This cami top perfectly captures the designer’s bold and sensual aesthetic. Crafted...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
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...
Vintage 2003 Just Cavalli Silk Animal Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Just Cavalli 2003 animal print midi dress. Features bustier style with cross back detailing, skinny double straps, allover animal print, boning detailing and fishtail silhoue...