Best known for his extravagant designs loved by celebrities and supermodels alike, Roberto Cavalli leaves behind a vibrant legacy built over 50 years in fashion.
The late Italian designer, who died on April 12 at the age of 83, was famous for his love of animal prints, fringes, beading, contrasting colors and cutouts.
Her various brands, including Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli and Roberto Cavalli Parfums, channeled a flirtatious femininity that was not for the faint of heart.
Not only did he dress stars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift for the red carpet, but he also designed some of their most memorable stage outfits for, respectively, their Renaissance and Eras tours.
Kate Moss fronted several of Cavalli’s advertising campaigns, while her rocker ex, Pete Doherty of The Libertines, became the face of the designer’s fall 2007-2008 men’s collection.
Best known for his extravagant designs loved by celebrities and supermodels alike, Roberto Cavalli (pictured in 2014) leaves a vibrant legacy formed over 50 years in fashion.
Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Jordan Dunn are among the supermodels who have long been fans of his bold designs, while woman-of-the-moment Zendaya was photographed wearing a Cavalli dress in March.
Speaking to New York-based Women’s Wear Daily, Italian designer Alberta Ferretti said: “Cavalli wrote a very important chapter of Italian fashion, which will continue to inspire future generations.”
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham led tributes to Cavalli following the announcement of his death following a long illness.
Sharing a tribute on her Instagram Stories, the now-fashion designer posted a photo of herself holding hands with Cavalli as he raised his hand and made the peace sign.
She wrote: ‘I am very sorry to hear the sad news of Roberto’s passing. He will always be an icon.”
Here, FEMAIL has selected some of Cavalli’s most striking looks. We hope you agree that it is a fitting tribute…
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 7 Victoria Beckham arrives at Swarovski Fashion Rocks for The Prince's Trust in Monte Carlo on October 17, 2005, wearing a gorgeous blue and green Roberto Cavalli dress.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133666_314_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Victoria Beckham arrives at Swarovski Fashion Rocks for The Prince’s Trust in Monte Carlo on October 17, 2005, wearing a gorgeous blue and green Roberto Cavalli dress.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 9 Beyoncé wore a tiered black Cavalli creation to perform at the 2005 Oscars](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133667_546_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Beyoncé wore a tiered black Cavalli creation to perform at the 2005 Oscars
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 11 Taylor Swift wore a bright navy Roberto Cavalli swimsuit to attend last year's Grammy Awards.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Taylor Swift wore a bright navy Roberto Cavalli swimsuit to attend last year’s Grammy Awards.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 13 Swift performing during her Eras Tour in Singapore dressed in an asymmetrical rhinestone jumpsuit by Cavalli.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133668_809_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Swift performing during her Eras Tour in Singapore dressed in an asymmetrical rhinestone jumpsuit by Cavalli.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 15 Supermodel Cindy Crawford wore a white Cavalli dress with heavy gold beading at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2013.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133668_801_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Supermodel Cindy Crawford wore a white Cavalli dress with heavy gold beading at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2013.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 17 Kendall Jenner wore a sheer beaded Cavalli dress at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133669_55_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Kendall Jenner wore a sheer beaded Cavalli dress at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 19 Kate Moss fronted the advertising campaign for Roberto Cavalli's spring/summer 2006 collection, modeling lace lingerie.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133670_950_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Kate Moss fronted the advertising campaign for Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer 2006 collection, modeling lace lingerie.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 21 Olivia Palermo wore the classic Cavalli, a leopard print dress, to attend the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133671_849_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Olivia Palermo wore the classic Cavalli, a leopard print dress, to attend the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 23 Woman of the moment, Zendaya, looked typically stunning in a silver Cavalli dress with beading and fringe in March of this year.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133671_822_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Woman of the moment, Zendaya, looked typically stunning in a silver Cavalli dress with beading and fringe in March of this year.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 25 Model Jordan Dunn attended London Fashion Week in 2014 wearing a silk Cavalli jacket and matching mini skirt.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133672_302_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Model Jordan Dunn attended London Fashion Week in 2014 wearing a silk Cavalli jacket and matching mini skirt.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 27 Actress Halle Bailey wore a blue Cavalli dress to the 2024 People's Choice Awards in February.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133672_187_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Actress Halle Bailey wore a blue Cavalli dress to the 2024 People’s Choice Awards in February.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 29 Kim Kardashian looked stunning in a fringed leather skirt and sheer Roberto Cavalli top in Paris in 2014.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133673_364_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpg.webp)
Kim Kardashian looked stunning in a fringed leather skirt and sheer Roberto Cavalli top in Paris in 2014.
![And that's why Roberto Cavalli was an 'icon'! The late Italian fashion designer's bold creations were worn by Victoria Beckham, Taylor Swift at the Grammys and Beyoncé at the Oscars. 31 Cavalli also designed for men: this bright look is taken from his spring 2009 menswear show in Milan.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/04/1713133673_925_And-thats-why-Roberto-Cavalli-was-an-icon-The-late.jpeg.webp)
Cavalli also designed for men: this bright look is taken from his spring 2009 menswear show in Milan.