Published: April 12, 2024 1:02pm PDT
Roberto Cavalli, a famous Italian fashion designer who started his career styling Sophia Loren and went on to style Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, has died. He was 83 years old.
According to the Italian news agency Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA), Cavalli died at his home in Florence, Italy, after a long illness. Cavalli's company also confirmed the legendary designer's death.
“It is with great sadness that we say our final farewell today to our founder, Roberto Cavalli.” A statement on social media read:. “From humble beginnings in Florence, Roberto has managed to become a globally recognized name, loved and respected by all. Gifted with natural talent and creativity, Roberto has inspired everyone to create their own He believed that you can discover and nurture the artist within yourself. Roberto Cavalli's legacy will live on through his creativity and love.'' Through nature and the family he cherished. ”
YouTube star and influencer Bretman Rock while attending the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2021. issued a statement When she walked the red carpet wearing a vintage Cavalli tiger-print slip dress that the late singer once wore. Aaliyah At the same awards show 20 years ago. Rock later said: variety He said he worked closely with Cavalli to “borrow” the dress for the night.
Cavalli was very fond of tiger and leopard print costumes, both for his models and himself. He is said to have once said:“I copy animal clothes because I like to imitate God. I think God is the greatest designer.”
Born in Florence in 1940, Cavalli began his career in the fashion industry in the 1970s, but his trademark stretch jeans (modeled on Naomi Campbell's runway) sent his career into another stratosphere. It was in 1993 that the From that point on, the Cavalli name became synonymous with high fashion.
“Fashion is a part of our lives. When we wake up in the morning, we think, 'What should I wear to look beautiful, amazing, sexy, special?'” the late designer once said. Ta. told CNN “That's why I like being a fashion designer, because you can gauge your mood and your life.”
Most recently, Cavalli Tap to design Several midnight The singer's Eras tour outfits include a popular custom couture light gold fringed minidress.
Cavalli, whose love of luxury extended to fine cigars and Ferraris, was a fixture at fashion weeks around the world and had close relationships with some of the world's biggest stars, including Cindy Crawford. Famous Fashion Her designer style was not limited to fashion attire. He also gave his name to many products such as luxury sunglasses and perfumes.according to new york timesCavalli also put his name on a vodka brand, and that's exactly what came in a snakeskin-covered bottle.
Cavalli has been married twice, including to Austrian beauty queen Eva Maria Dühringer, and has two children with his first wife Silvanella Giannoni and three children with Dühringer. There were people. He reportedly welcomed his sixth child with his partner Sandra Nilsson last year.
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