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Roberto Cavalli

 Born in 1940, Cavalli grew up in a very artistic family, his grandfather being an impressionist painter and his mother a seamstress. Instead of becoming an artist, Cavalli experimented with painting on textiles in a way that had never been done before and from there, he moved into the fashion world. Cavalli's grandfather being a painter and member of the Macchiaioli, an impressionist movement in Tuscany during the mid 19th century, was a massive inspiration to Cavalli most likely stimulating Roberto's aesthetic senses.

in 2007, Cavalli collaborated with some of the music industry's leading female artists. Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez both commissioned the designer to create custom outfits for major concerts, while the Spice Girls wore a custom-made Cavalli wardrobe for their global reunion tour. 


Roberto Cavalli for Christina Aguilera:

During the early 1970s, he invented a new printed procedure on leather and he started creating patchworks of different materials which was the start of the patchwork style in the fashion industry. He debuted these techniques in Paris, immediately getting commissions from the likes of luxury brands such as: Hermès and Pierre Cardin.

Images of Cavalli’s patchwork leather garments:

    Roberto Cavalli for Jennifer Lopez:

    Roberto Cavalli for the Spice Girls.


    Roberto Cavalli sketch of custom made gown written by Lady Gaga on GMA

    Roberto Cavalli sketch for Sharon Stone