Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli founded his Florentine house in 1970, known for printed leather and animal prints; Just Cavalli is its younger line.
Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence in 1940 and founded his company there in 1970, becoming known for printed leathers and bold animal prints. Just Cavalli, launched in 1998, is the house's younger line, covering menswear and womenswear.
The house.
Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence in 1940 and founded his company there in 1970, becoming known for printed leathers and bold animal prints.
Just Cavalli, launched in 1998, is the house's younger line, covering menswear and womenswear.
What the pieces show.
- 01Printed leatherThe technique the house was first known for.
- 02Animal printIts most recognisable signature.
- 03Just CavalliThe younger line, launched in 1998.
Read the piece,
not the name.
With a vintage Roberto Cavalli piece, read the fabric label first, then the make: matched prints at the seams, finished inside edges and a well-set lining are signs of a garment made with care. Compare flat measurements with a piece that already fits you, since vintage sizing differs from today's. Our Silk Story explains how to judge the cloth.
Roberto Cavalli in the archive.
About Roberto Cavalli.
What is Roberto Cavalli?
Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence in 1940 and founded his company there in 1970, becoming known for printed leathers and bold animal prints.
Where is Roberto Cavalli from?
Italy (Florence).
When was Roberto Cavalli founded?
The house was founded in 1970.
How do I check a pre-owned Roberto Cavalli piece before buying?
With a vintage Roberto Cavalli piece, read the fabric label first, then the make: matched prints at the seams, finished inside edges and a well-set lining are signs of a garment made with care. Compare flat measurements with a piece that already fits you, since vintage sizing differs from today's.