Legendary Italian Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83

“Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always,” Fausto Puglisi, creative director at Roberto Cavalli since October 2020, wrote in the social media post. “Your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me,” Puglisi added.

Renowned Italian fashion icon Roberto Cavalli, celebrated for his extravagant and glamorous designs, has passed away at 83, as announced by his company on Instagram last Friday.

The Italian-born designer first gained fame in the early 1970s for his iconic animal prints and bold, sexy style that continued to define his illustrious career.

Sergio Azzolari, CEO of the renowned Roberto Cavalli fashion house, expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Cavalli, emphasizing that his legacy continues to serve as a perpetual wellspring of creativity and influence.