Roberto Cavalli first developed his fascination with fabric and textile experimentation in the late 1950s while studying at the Academy of Art in Florence. This early curiosity would go on to define his entire design language. When he launched his namesake label in 1970, Cavalli quickly distinguished himself through groundbreaking techniques, including printed leather and dyed suede garments. His debut collection, presented in Paris, introduced his signature approach to luxury: bold patchwork eveningwear and vividly coloured leather dresses that challenged traditional ideas of elegance and set the tone for his unmistakably glamorous aesthetic.
