Italian Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli, 83, Passes Away

The reason of death was not disclosed by Cavalli’s design brand when they announced his passing on Instagram.

EXCERPT: Roberto Cavalli, the renowned Italian fashion designer known for his striking animal patterns, died at the age of 83.

Roberto Cavalli, the renowned Italian fashion designer known for his striking animal prints and avant-garde textile creations, died at the age of 83.

His name-brand clothing line posted a confirmation of his passing on Instagram, but no other information was given.

After a protracted illness, Cavalli passed away at home in Florence, according to reports from the Italian news agency ANSA.

Born in Florence, a city well-known for its fine leather goods, on November 15, 1940, Cavalli started his career in the fashion industry in the 1970s. He founded his own fashion label and became well-known for his unique creations, which were worn by Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Lopez, among other celebrities.

Roberto Cavalli’s creative director, Fausto Puglisi, paid respects to the deceased designer, calling him “a beacon of inspiration for others.” Puglisi called working with Cavalli “the greatest honor” of his career and conveyed his sincere gratitude for the chance to interact with him.

Cavalli’s groundbreaking work in leather printing demonstrates how his creative vision transcended conventional limitations. He created a novel method of printing leather that was patented and completely changed the fashion industry.

His works, which included patchwork denim, animal prints, hippie skirts, and sand-blasted jeans, demonstrated his audacious experimentation and varied flair.

Cavalli was commissioned in 2005 to update the classic Playboy Bunnies costumes, bringing in a version including his trademark leopard print.

In response to a question concerning the source of his inspiration for using animal prints in his creations, Cavalli said, “I like everything that is of nature.”

“I started to appreciate that even fish, snakes, and tigers have fantastic colored ‘dresses,'” he continued. I began to imitate God after realizing that he was the greatest designer of all.

The fashion industry as a whole was inundated with tributes, and Armani creator Giorgio Armani paid tribute to Cavalli’s creative legacy. Noting Cavalli’s “Tuscan verve” and his ability to transform dream into eye-catching design pieces, Armani hailed Cavalli as a “true artist.”