'Roberto Cavalli' (born
November 15,
1940) is a well-known
Italian fashion designer of modern luxury clothing. He was born in
Florence,
Italy.
Biography
Cavalli is known for using wild animal prints and sexualized cuts in his design, leading to comparisons with designer
Gianni Versace and his popularity with many young celebrities, such as
Victoria Beckham, with whom he famously signed an exclusive dressing contract.
He is also known for his lavish lifestyle. He owns several houses and villas and is married to a former Miss Universe runner-up, Eva Duringer of Austria, with whom he has had one child and two from a previous marriage. Many of his runway collections are inspired by items in his homes.
Cavalli aroused controversy in 2006 as the first designer to quickly publicly announce that he wanted
Kate Moss as the face of his Spring 2006 collection very soon after her infamous drug scandal broke. Moss had already been the spokes model for Cavalli's Spring 2005 campaign a year earlier, and has since been the face of his Fall-Winter 2007/2008 campaign.
[1] He has been designing outfits for
Shakira's
Oral Fixation Tour, and her Red Carpet appearances as well. He also recently designed outfits for Christina Aguilera's tour, and
Michael Jackson as well as for his rumored upcoming tour.
Cavalli is slated to design international retailer,
H&M's fourth annual exclusive collection which will be sold in 200 stores world-wide November 2007.
Roberto Cavalli's Companies
Roberto Cavalli: The premier couture line featuring
women's clothing, sunglasses, men's clothing, women's & men's shoes, handbags, timepieces, underwear, beachwear, and eyewear.
Just Cavalli - A more affordable Cavalli line, well-known for its denim. It features:
men's & women's apparel (mostly sold in upscale department stores) & men's & women's accessories.
Roberto Cavalli Class - A newer line by RC, featuring "classy yet sexy" designs. It features men's & women's clothing. The face of this newer clothing line will be represented by supermodel
Kevin Navayne.
Roberto Cavalli Angels - A kid's line, ages starting from 6 months to 14 years.
Roberto Cavalli has recently launched a new premium vodka brand named Roberto Cavalli Vodka.
Cavalli Boutiques
United States:
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New York
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Beverly Hills
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Bal Harbour
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Boston
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Costa Mesa
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Las Vegas
References
1. Kate Moss for Roberto Cavalli A-W 07/08 Fashionising, 2 June, 2007
External links and references
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Roberto Cavalli Official Website
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Roberto Cavalli Biography
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Roberto Cavalli Photos of Roberto Cavalli's psychedelic yacht in Monaco
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Cavalli Vodka Cavalli Vodka Myspace Page