Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto kaˈvalli]; November 15, 1940 – April 12, 2024) was an Italian fashion designer and inventor. He was known for exotic prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans. The Roberto Cavalli fashion house sells luxury clothing, perfume and leather accessories. The high-end Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli sells luxury clothing, perfume and leather accessories. Former Acne Studios creative consultant Paul Surridge succeeded Peter Dundas as creative director for the brand in May 2017. On March 29, 2019, struggling Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli closed its US stores and is preparing to liquidate its North American operations.