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 Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s ROBERTO CAVALLI light army green silk chiffon beaded, sequined and rhinestone semi sheer blouse! Features flattering cold should...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Silk Orchid Print Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Silk blouse Roberto Cavalli featuring vibrant orchid print in coral, pink, and green tones on cream silk base. The garment showcases a classic button-front design with long sleeves a...
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2003 Red Floral Silk Cheongsam Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
• Designed by Roberto Cavalli • Sold by Skof.Archive • Spring/Summer 2003 Collection • Vibrant silk cheongsam-inspired top featuring an intricate floral motif in red, black, blue, an...
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Size 44 / US 8 Blue Leopard Silk Sleeveless Ruffle Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn early 2000s Y2K ROBERTO CAVALLI blue leopard animal print sleeveless silk shirt ! Blue, gray, taupe, black and white with signature Roberto Cavalli logo scribble...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 Liz Eye Print Silk Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Silk blouse Roberto Cavalli from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection featuring the designer's signature Liz Taylor eye print. Constructed from lightweight silk with a semi-sheer qualit...
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli White Leopard Print & Lace Camisole Top
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli white leopard print camisole top that exemplifies the house’s signature fusion of sensuality and sharp tailori...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 1999 Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Silk chiffon blouse Roberto Cavalli featuring an abstract leopard print in olive and taupe tones throughout the semi-sheer fabric. The garment showcases a deep V-neckline with cascad...
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Black Satin & Leopard Print Top
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli black satin top that captures the label’s signature blend of sensuality and bold glamour. Crafted in smooth sa...
Roberto Cavalli Tan Leopard Print Top With Gold Hardware 2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli tan leopard print top with gold hardware from 2005, featuring a deep low-cut ne...
$399Sale Price|33% Off
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Animal Wild Cat Cheetah Print Silk Tunic Kaftan Belt 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
Dynamic prints are the calling card of Italian superbrand Roberto Cavalli and this loose silk-chiffon top is a fabulous way to work the look for summer. Pair this whisper-weight styl...
Roberto Cavalli Trompe L'Oeil Faux Fur Print Brown Beaded Jersey Tunic 90s Shirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage late 1990s ROBERTO CAVALLI trompe l'oeil faux fur print brown and ivory tunic shirt! Features a warm brown and ivory print throughout. Soft stretch jersey offers a fl...
Roberto Cavalli patchwork-style top with lacing
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli patchwork-style long-sleeved blouse Neckline with leather lacing and ruffles Size – M Length – 57 cm / 24,5'' Sleeve – 76 c...
Roberto Cavalli Fall 2004 Black gold dévoré velvet blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2004-2005 Collection Black and gold devoré velvet blouse, gold-tone metal beaded buttons. Size M.
New Roberto Cavalli Black Gold Print Stretch Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Print Blouse Designer size 38 ( oversized - please check measurements) Black with Gold Print, Long Sleeve, 100% Viscose, Toggle Button Closure. Measurements:...
2003 Roberto Cavalli Brown Astrology Corset Top Removable Sleeves
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning astrology print corseted top designed by Roberto Cavalli. This sought-after print features constellations and depicts some of the horoscope signs. The versatile...
Robert Cavalli Camicia Ruffle Top with Balloon Sleeves
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Avant Garde Just Cavalli Camicia Ruffle Top. Buttons up the front. Dramatic flared sleeves with cinched, elasticized cuffs. With ruffle detail at both shoulders. Psychedelic multicol...
2003 Roberto Cavalli Leather Gold Astrology Print Hook Closure Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a patchwork leather top by Roberto Cavalli made in 2003. This piece features an all-over astrological print in bronze and gold tones, highl...
$379Sale Price|36% Off
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Animal Wild Cat Cheetah Floral Print Silk Tunic 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
Roberto Cavalli Main Line Finest silk printed with signature Cavalli cheetah theme Lace up bow tie in front Very versatile, can be worn as tunic blouse, cover up or micro dress Bow t...
Y2K Roberto Cavalli Silk Purple Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
NWT Roberto Cavalli silk top in a gorgeous watercolor purple and abstract floral design. Lined with a delicate lace around the arms, collar and down through and around the bust and ...
Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Gathered & Buckle Detail Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Gathered & Buckle Detail Top Black short sleeved top designed with brown tiger and snake prints. Featuring gathered waist with gold, decorative buckle ...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A great silk top by Roberto Cavalli. The top is emerald green and black in colour with a frill neckline and short sleeves. It has a black silk tie belt.
2006 vintage Roberto Cavalli silk blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2006 vintage Roberto Cavalli silk blouse The condition is excellent. There may be clues on silk size 44 Italian Armpits: 50 cm / 19.69 in...
Roberto Cavalli silk blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful printed blouse by Roberto Cavalli with Victorian sleeves Size – IT 40 Length – 65 cm Sleeve – 58 cm Waist – 86 cm Fabric – 100% silk Condition – very good ........Additi...
Roberto Cavalli sheer black floral appliqué blouse, 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sheer blouse by Roberto Cavalli, embellished with floral appliqué Fastens with buttons, 3/4 sleeves There are no tags with the composition, it feels like tulle Period: 2000...
Roberto Cavalli longsleeve top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli longsleeve top with metal brooch on the chest Collection Spring 2005 Size – IT40 / S Fabric – 6% elastan, 94% viscose Condition – very good ........Additional i...
Roberto Cavalli Top Blouse Intricate Ribbon Vivid Colors 44 / 10 fits 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Roberto Cavalli lush floral and abstract print in black, blue, pinks, magenta, green and soft grey. 12 small round gold buttons. All logo e...
$286Sale Price|20% Off
ROBERTO CAVALLI Blue & White Paisley Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
ROBERTO CAVALLI blouse comes in blue and white paisley print fabric featuring draped neckline.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Fabric Tag Removed and marks at bottom front and left side sea...
Roberto Cavalli Black Cotton Top, Size Medium
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top features crew neck line, short sleeves and gold tone RC logo.
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout....
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sheer Paisley Runway Button Rhinestone Cuff Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in purple and pink. It has a high collar, French cuffs, and square rhinestone cufflinks...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Silk Ruffle Collared Button Down Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer black ruffled Gucci collared shirt designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, a light blue version of this shirt w...
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Multicolor Sea-Shell One Shoulder Blouse YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Among various influences and inspirations, pop-art stylings frequent many YSL designs. His affinity for eccentric prints and quirky color combinations ensured a jovial mood to his ga...
S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Enamel Heart Safety-Pin Cami-Overlay Blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black semi-sheer Dolce and Gabbana long sleeve top. From the Spring/Summer 1998 "Stromboli" collection, this fabulous top features intentional...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Brown Stretch Panel Zip-Up Collared Blouse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful brown Gucci zip-up collared blouse, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this top is made complete with a conce...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinest...
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower dotted...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace Ruffle Top, 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A delicate and feminine lace top from Dolce & Gabbana’s 1990s beachwear line, crafted in black sheer lace with layered ruffle detailing along the neckline. The off-shoulder silh...
Christian Dior White Lace Tie-Neck Blouse with Signature Bee Embroidery, Size M
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
A sophisticated and feminine Christian Dior blouse crafted from sheer white lace featuring vertical stripe patterns and subtle raised motifs. The tie-neck lavallière collar adds eleg...
$379Sale Price|36% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Animal Wild Cat Cheetah Floral Print Silk Tunic 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
Roberto Cavalli Main Line Finest silk printed with signature Cavalli cheetah theme Lace up bow tie in front Very versatile, can be worn as tunic blouse, cover up or micro dress Bow t...
2000s Alexander McQueen Black Leather Woven Leather Corset Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Alexander McQueen harness from the 2000s is cut in a fitted silhouette with wide shoulder straps and a contoured underbust shape. It is ...
F/W2000 Roberto Cavalli tiger print cardigan with fur collar
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
F/W2000 Roberto Cavalli tiger print cardigan with fur collar This Roberto Cavalli cardigan from Fall/Winter 2000 features an iconic tiger print ...
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1990s Roberto Cavalli Large Size Leopard Animal Zebra Print Chiffon 90s Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ROBERTO CAVALLI larger size silk chiffon mixed animal print blouse ! This top features a modesty option with hidden naps at the interi...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Chinoiserie Floral Print Silk Jersey Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Silk jersey top Roberto Cavalli featuring an ornate chinoiserie floral print in contrasting black and red colorways. The sleeveless design showcases cap sleeves and a fitted silhouet...
Roberto Cavalli Floral Crystal Mesh Halter Top, Spring/Summer 2000
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vibrant and unmistakably Y2K, this archival Roberto Cavalli halter top from Spring/Summer 2000 captures the designer’s iconic fusion of sen...
2002 Cavalli leopard print ruffled blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2002 Cavalli leopard print ruffled blouse This 2002 Roberto Cavalli blouse embodies the brand’s iconic sensual aesthetic, featuring an all-over leopard print on a lightweight sheer ...
S/S 2005 Pink Sheer “Embellished Garden” Beaded Silk Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly detailed runway-era piece from Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2005 Ready-to-Wear, this blouse exemplifies the designer’s mastery of embellishment and his signature fusion of ...
2003 Roberto Cavalli western suede leather shirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2003 Roberto Cavalli western suede leather shirt This Roberto Cavalli shirt from 2003 blends western references with the brand’s unmistakable sensual attitude. Crafted from supple s...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Orchid Floral Print Silk Blouse Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Orchid Floral Print Silk Blouse Top • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2005 collection • Featuring gold hardware an...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Leopard Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Leopard Top • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2002 collection • Made in Italy Size: M - IT 44 - US 8 - UK ...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Tattoo Print Silk Blouse Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Tattoo Print Silk Blouse Top • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2003 collection • As seen on Leah Kateb in Love Isl...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Brown Cheetah Leopard Print Silk Blouse Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Brown Cheetah Leopard Print Silk Blouse Top • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2007 collection • Luxurious silk che...
Roberto Cavalli Tiger Print Silk Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
Modern classic Roberto Cavalli Silk blouse in an orange/brown tiger print. The front of the blouse is pleated on either side of the button...