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Roberto Cavalli Blue Suede Patchwork Printed Leather Jacket & Skirt, 1970's

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Roberto Cavalli is known for his unique and artistic textile designs which began early in his career with bohemian 'rich hippie' looks like this wonderful 1970's two piece suede leather suit consisting of a jacket and skirt. Though Cavalli and his designs are Italian, the style of this suit gives a nod to the American west with details to the jacket such as snap closures and a decorated yoke reminiscent of western wear cowboy shirts. The body of the suit is supple dark blue suede which is charmingly accented by a patchwork of floral printed leathers in flesh tone pink, rose, green and subtle purple. The top can be worn as a shirt or jacket and closes with distinctive enamel snaps in a three petal flower shape. The flared skirt snaps and zips at the back with printed leather cording that coordinates with the jacket. The pieces were made for Crissa and retailed at Neusteters which was a well known Denver Colorado department store dating back to the 1890's. PLEASE NOTE... This Roberto Cavalli ensemble even has a special provenance ... it is from the wardrobe assets of the Fox network production, Monarch, starring Susan Sarandon with Trace Adkins. Touched by star power! Now add your own. CONDITION The ensemble is in good to fair condition with some signs of age and storage which can be seen in photographs 15 - 19. There is some subtle fading to the suede which might be natural wear but is probably from years of storage. There are whitish residue marks to the interior of the jacket mostly around the shoulder and inner neckline which I believe to be make-up residue. There is a seam at the front of the skirt waistband (please see photograph 20) which may indicate an alteration though it could be original to the manufacture. Overall it just has a vintage look one might expect from a 1970's suede outfit ... not brand new but pretty good for its age. It has been spot cleaned and freshened though it has not received a professional cleaning. SIZING & MEASUREMENTS Marked 'S' for Small and best fits x-smalls such as U.S. sizes 2 - 4 with attention to the following measurements. For visual reference, the mannequin in the photographs is a size 4 and the jacket was very snug when snapped closed though the skirt fit well. JACKET/TOP Bust 32" Waist 28.5" Hips 30.5" Sleeve Length From Underarm to Cuff 17" Shoulder Length From Sleeve Seam to Seam 14" Length From Shoulder to Hem 19" SKIRT Waist 25.5" Hips 38" Length From Waist to Hem 27.75"

Designer:

Roberto Cavalli

Brand:

Crissa

Dimensions:

Marked Size: S (Best Fits US 2-4) (EU)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)

Style:

Bohemian Western (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Material Notes:

Suede and printed leather with enamel snaps.

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The ensemble is in good to fair condition with some signs of age and storage which can be seen in photographs 15 - 19. Please see description for details.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU487319755332

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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 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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