The designer Roberto Cavallia symbol of Italian fashion, died today at the age of 83 in his native Florence (North), after a long illness and after an illustrious career as a stylist that spanned more than four decades and during which he became a true style icon.
The stylist and businessman died at home alongside his partner of the last 15 years after his condition suddenly deteriorated. Sandra Bergman Nilsonnwith whom, according to local media, he had the last of his six children less than two years ago.
Cavalli (Florence, 1940) combined his great artistic talent with his entrepreneurial ability to create his own style, which catapulted him to success Success since the beginning of his career in the 1970s until he stopped selling his brand in 2015, almost immediately after his last show just a few months earlier.
In the late 1960s he patented a leather printing process and began producing patchworks of materials and colors, which he introduced in 1970 first collection in the Paris ready-to-wear salon.
From then on she became famous, conquering the most important catwalks in the fashion world with her animal costumes and opening her first store two years later Saint-Tropez, where celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot and Mick Jagger were present.
His fame grew in a short time until he became the King of “animal costumes”.as the New York Times called it, but they also showcased their denim collections and their glamorous dresses worn by some of today’s most famous women.
Cavlli, who was also prominent Jet Set Memberfamous for her lavish parties in her villa in Florence, knew how to exploit her empire, with new brands such as Just Cavalli, which she launched in the late 90s with clothing but also sunglasses, watches, perfumes, underwear and swimsuits.
In 2015, the designer sold his historic home, transferred it to an investment fund and shortly thereafter left his position as creative director of the brand.
The late designer, whose father died at the hands of the Nazis when he was a child, a burden he carried throughout his life, had two children from his first marriage Silvanella Giannoni and three more from his second wife, Eva Duringer, who was also his right-hand man in the fashion adventure. In addition to these five children, there is little Giorgio, who was born from his relationship Bergman Nilsonn.
“It is with deep pain that we learned of the death of the great Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli. He has left his mark on the modern language of Italian fashion. “We will not forget his brilliance and his unconditional love for Florence,” wrote the city’s mayor. Dario Nardellain social networks.
The President of the Tuscany Region, Eugenio Giani, emphasizing his indomitable spirit. Her legacy of boldness and beauty will always remain in our hearts and on runways around the world. Rest in peace!”.