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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New Roberto Cavalli Dark Brown Lizard Print Leather Western Cowboy Boots for Men
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Roberto Cavalli Men's Western Boots Italian Size is 43.5 - US 10.5 Color: Brown Lizard print leather, Lining in Burgundy leather, Leather sole ...
New Roberto Cavalli 3 D Gold Tone Flowers Embellished T-Strap Sandals It 38 US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Metal Flowers Embellished T-Strap Sandals Italian size 38 ( US 8) Black Leather, Unique 3 D Gold - Tone Metal Embellishment, Adjustable Buckle, Stiletto Heel - 4 ...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
New Roberto Cavalli Snakeskin Hidden Platform Pumps
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
ROBERTO CAVALLI SHOES Celebrate glamorous times with ROBERTO CAVALLI's chic, high-heeled Elaphe Multicolor Leather Timbro Shoes. Material: Elaphe Snakeskin L...
NWT S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Cheetah Print PVC Transparent Boots Size 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of spotted brown PVC Roberto Cavalli heeled boots. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, these fabulous boots are constructed of spotted brown PVC, reminiscent of...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Knee High Boots with Mink Fur It. 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Knee High Boots with Mink Italian 37 - US 7 100% Leather upper, Genuine mink fur, Leather bow. Lining: Smooth 100% leather in gold. Gold Leather ...
2009 Iconic Roberto Cavalli runway platform shoes NWT Size 38.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
2009 Iconic Roberto Cavalli runway platform shoes. Nude leather and black platform take the heights to the new level. You will have the longest legs in the room! Size 38.5 Platform ...
2009 Iconic Roberto Cavalli runway platform shoes NWT Size 39.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
2009 Iconic Roberto Cavalli runway platform shoes. Nude leather and black platform take the heights to the new level. You will have the longest legs in the room! Size 39.5 Platform ...
Black and blue zebra fabric pump with black patent leather strap Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and blue zebra printed fabric pump with black patent leather strap. Heel's height : 8,5 cm SHOE SIZE : 38 (Eu) 6,5 (US)
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots It. 38 US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots Italian size 38 - US 8 2008 Collection A little lace goes a long way, so make these Roberto Cavalli boots your nod to one of...
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Leather Lizard Print T-strap Platform Shoes It 36 US 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Leather Gold Platform Pumps Shoes Italian size 36 - US 6 Two tone gold color leather, Double platform, Lizard print, T-strap style. Gold tone hardware, Leather in...
New Roberto Cavalli Studded Black Leather High Top Sneakers for Men 43.5 - 45
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Roberto Cavalli Men's Studded High Top Sneakers Sizes available: 43.5 - 10.5, 44.5 - 11.5 and 45 - 12 These all weather sneakers is constructe...
NWT $2160 Roberto Cavalli Fully Micro Studs Black Gold Leather Ankle Boots It 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Studs Embellished Ankle Boots Italian size - 39 Black leather upper fully embellished with gold and black micro studs. Gold tone metal logo over th...
New $3450 Roberto Cavalli Brown Alligator Suede High Heel Knee Boots It 39 US 9
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Exotic Alligator and Suede Leather High Heel Boots Designer size 39 - US 9 Chocolate Brown, Genuine Alligator, Leather Decorative Stitching, Lambskin Leather Lini...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Size 6 Pink Mixed Materials Patent Leather Platform Sandals
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
ROBERTO CAVALLI platform sandals in a pink snake embossed patent leather, peep toe, and ankle strap closure. Made in Italy. Comes with Box.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wea...
Roberto Cavalli Purple Suede Lace Up Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to suede uppers and suede heels on this used Roberto Cavalli designer resale item. Details Purple Suede ...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Studded Sandals Size US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Sandals Since Roberto Cavalli deals with rocker-chic trend as seen on most of his designs, these Roberto Cavalli Studded Leather Sandals then come as no surprise. And...
2008 Rare Roberto Cavalli Snakeskin Crocodile Wood Wedge Platform Shoes 8.5 NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2008 Roberto Cavalli Shoes Celebrate glamorous times with Roberto Cavalli's chic, high-heeled platforms. Super-high and ultra glamorous! Color: Nude Material: Genuine snakeskin ...
Roberto Cavalli grey python hidden platform ankle boots NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli python hidden platform ankle boots. Size: 38.5 Editor’s note: Roberto Cavalli python ankle boots Details: Hidden platform, signature met...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Stretch-Velvet Thigh High Boots Size 39 - 9
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
ROBERTO CAVALLI BLACK STRETCH-VELVET BOOTS IT Size 39 - US 9 Hidden platform Made in Italy Brand New, in original box.
Roberto Cavalli Purple Suede Lace Up Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to suede uppers and suede heels on this used Roberto Cavalli designer resale item. Details Pur...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Suede Leather Knee Length Boots Gold Detail 38.5 & 41
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Black Suede Leather Knee Length Boots Italian sizes available: 38.5 ( US 8.5 ) and 41 ( US 11 ) Black color, 100% Leather upper, Gold Leather applique, Zip for easy o...
New Roberto Cavalli Over-the-knee Leather Boots Honeycomb Pattern Heel 36.5 6.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Over-the-knee Leather Boots Italian size 36.5 - US 6.5 Color - Black 100% Leather, Gold-tone Hardware, buckle accents at sides. Gold-tone Honeycomb pattern Heel...
Roberto Cavalli brown alligator and suede ankle boots. Size 39 - 9 NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Editor’s note: Roberto Cavalli Boots. Alligator & Suede Leather Ankle boots. Lambskin leather Lining Details: Color: Chocolate Brown Made in Italy Size: 38 Condition: Brand new
NEW Roberto Cavalli Black Crystal Embellished Platform Ankle Boots 37.5 - 7.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
ROBERTO CAVALLI BOOTS Black suede boots with a high heel, crystals and studs. Suede Leather Leather Lining Color: Jet Black Hidden Platform 5" heel Size is EU - 37.5, US 7.5 Made in...
Roberto Cavalli Brown Leather Boots Sz. 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Krakow, PL
Roberto Cavalli Leather Boots with Beads and Sequins Size: 38 Condition: Very Good Condition details: Minimal signs of use; slight wear on the sole and leather, minor defects on l...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Size 11.5 Navy Silver Logo Embroidery Leather Drivers Loafers
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Francisco, CA
ROBERTO CAVALLI loafers in a navy leather featuring a metallic silver tone embroidered logo design, drivers style, and slip on closure. Shoe trees not included. Made in Italy.Excelle...
Roberto Cavalli Purple Suede Lace Up Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to suede uppers and suede heels on this used Roberto Cavalli designer resale item. Details Purple ...
HERMES Gold camel leather IZMIR Slide Sandals Shoes 45.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Izmir slide sandals in Gold (camel) calfskin leather are a timeless expression of effortless luxury. Featuring the iconic H cut-out design, they offer a sl...
Chanel Classic Black Leather Square Toe Heels
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel classic black leather Mary Jane style square toe heels. - Featuring gold hardware "CC" logo on the strap fastening . - Made in Italy. - Size 37.5.
DIOR Fusion Sneakers By Raf Simmons in Dark Blue Canvas Size 38.5FR
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Flagship model of the year 2014, by Raf Simmons, pair of sneakers DIOR, Fusion model, in dark blue canvas without lace. Size 38.5. The sole is in blue rubber. Beads flowers are embroidered on the canvas. They are in very good condition and have been worn only once. These blue DIOR sneakers...
Schiaparelli Gold Lace Jeweled T-Strap Kitten Heel Pumps, New in Box –6AA, 1960s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
Owned by a French expatriate and shoe-hoarder, these incomparable slingbacks were adored but have remained unworn in their original box for sixty years. Featuring a modest, wearable ...
Size: US 7.5 EU 37.5
ICONIC Gucci by Tom Ford Cognac Brown Studded OTK Bondage Boots FW2003 7.5 37.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
COLLECTOR'S ITEM GUCCI COLLECTION FALL / WINTER 2003 MOST FEATURED ITEM - SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY A GUCCI classic signature piece that will last you f...
Gianni Versace White Signed Logo Leather Black Heels 36
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Indulge in the essence of luxury and iconic elegance with the Gianni Versace White Signed Logo Leather Black Heels. Crafted to perfection, these heels are a testament to the timeles...
Roger Vivier Size 10 / 40 Shoes Limited Edition Python Snakeskin Belle Low Pumps
By Roger Vivier
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited Edition ROGER VIVIER python snake skin low heeled signature Belle' pumps! Retailed for over $2,500. Features the signature Vivier toe, with oversized square silver buckle. Sc...
New 2000s Costume National Size 36 / 6 Brown Suede Leather Knee High Heel Boots
By Costume National
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and timeless early 2000s never worn COSTUME NATIONAL Size 36 / US 6 brown suede high heel boots ! The perfect brown color that goes with anything. Great with jeans, a skirt, a d...
Rare Vintage Charles Jourdan Size 7.5 Merlot Wine Velvet Ostrich Feather Booties
By Charles Jourdan
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare vintage Charles Jourdan (Size 7.5) ankle boots shoes! Rich burgundy velvet, with ostrich feathers at ankles. Victorian styled...
Size: 37.5
Gucci by Tom Ford Green Slingback Pumps
By Gucci
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Gucci by Tom Ford slingback pumps from 1997 collection. Sexy and chic are the signature of Gucci Tom Ford era. - Made in Italy. - Size 37.5.
1960's Joseph Larose Velvet Bag and Shoe Set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Joseph Larose striped velvet shoes and handbag set. The shoes feature a low olive leather covered heel, rounded toe and gold tone adjustable mesh ...
Sergio Rossi Size 36 / 6 Eel Skin Black Platform Peep Toe Sling Back High Heels
By Sergio Rossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful SERGIO ROSSI black eel skin and leather platform high heels in Size 36 / US 6 ! Stacked platforms. Make these beauties easy and comfortable to wear all day. Slingback style...
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Pumps with Gold Serpent Embellishment - EU 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Amman, JO
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Pumps with Gold Serpent Embellishment – Stiletto Heel Command attention with these Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Pumps, a striking design that captures...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Brown Floral Suede Leather Boots
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Direct price is £800 Interdite Vintage presents a pair of Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Brown Floral Suede Leather Boots • Roberto Cavalli • From the Spring / Summer 2002 collection •...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2014 Runway Knee-High Gladiator Heels in Ivory Leather
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
From the unforgettable Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2014 runway, these iconic knee-high gladiator heels are a sculptural statement in Italian luxury. Crafted in soft ivory leather, ...
Roberto Cavalli 2002 Patchwork Thigh High Boots size 38.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Ruder Than The Rest presents a pair of thigh high patterned boots from the Roberto Cavalli autumn-winter 2002 collection. Exotic design cues and maximalist composition are exactly w...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2022 gold horn charm embellished black leather combat boots EU39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2022 gold horn charm embellished black leather combat boots EU39 Reference: AAWC/A00555 Brand: Roberto Cavalli Material: Leather, Metal Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace Up Lining: Black Leather Extra Details: These grained-leather combat boots are embellished with two variations of Tiger Tooth...
Roberto Cavalli Black Logo Print Trainers Size UK 7.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to trainers is evident. Light wear to insoles, midsoles and outsoles which are lightly discoloured and show signs of abrasion on this used Roberto Caval...
Roberto Cavalli Angels Leather Cowboy Mules - '00s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
These Roberto Cavalli Angels mules bring the perfect blend of classic style and fashion-forward attitude. Crafted from a light brown leather, they feature an intricate flower pattern...
Roberto Cavalli Brown Leopard Print Pony Hair Boots Size IT 38.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to left shoe (as worn) toe edge where there is an abrasion to the animal skin on this used Roberto Cavalli desi...
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Star Heeled Boots Size IT 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to both sides, toes and heels of both boots with abrasions to the leather on this used Roberto Cavalli designer...
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Metal Plate Sandals Size IT 37.5
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to the heels of both with scratches and there are abrasions and cracking to the leather straps of both shoes on...
Roberto Cavalli Silver Leopard Head Bow Sandals Size IT 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to heels is evident. Minimal indentations to back of heels and creasing to overall leather on this used Roberto Cavalli designer resale item. The...
Size: 40 (EU) 8 (US)
High heels sandals in leather and gold metallic rings Robert Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
High heels sandals in leather and gold metallic rings . Heel's height : 12 cm Plateform : 0,5 cm SHOE SIZE : 40 ( Eu) 8 (Us)