Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli is a renowned Italian fashion designer known for his exotic prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans.
Fashion Designer
November 15, 1940
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Roberto Cavalli, an Italian fashion designer, gained fame for his glamorous, exotic style and innovative use of prints on leather and denim in the 1970s. He is renowned for his animal-print designs, Swarovski crystal embellishments, and creating the sand-blasted look for jeans. Cavalli has designed costumes for celebrities such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Miley Cyrus, and his designs have been popularized by stars like Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian. The Italian president awarded him the “Cavaliere del Lavoro” for his contributions to the country’s fashion industry, and he opened a museum in Florence to showcase his career.