Roberto Cavalli (born November 15, 1940) is a well-known Italian fashion designer of modern luxury clothing. He was born in Florence, Italy. Faithful to the family tradition, but equipped with a free and rebellious spirit, the young Cavalli decided to enroll at the local Art Institute, choosing to specialise in textile print. Whilst still a student, he made a series of flower prints on knit that immediately caught the attention of some major Italian hosiery factories. This is how Roberto Cavalli’s journey into fashion got started. Inventive and fiercely individualistic, Roberto Cavalli ( Roberto Cavalli handbags ) likes innovations and experimentations, and likes to push technique to the limit.

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In 1970, at the age of thirty, he presented his first namesake collection at the Salon for Prêt-à-Porter in Paris, successively coming back to Italy on the wave of success. And in 1998 he launched a diffusion line called Just Cavalli. After this came a line of children's clothing and two underwear collections, as well as beachwear, shoes, eyeglasses, watches, perfumes, an interior design line, and a limited-edition collection for H&M.

Cavalli is known for using wild animal prints and sexualized cuts in his design and he has been hailed as the new Gianni Versace . He is most favored by rockstars and younger movie personalities. His main staples in his collections include mainly animal prints and crystal/rhinestone edging. Roberto Cavalli’s diverse collection of designer apparel and accessories can be described in so many ways. From wild, punk, rock and risqué to pure, sexy, sultry and glamorous, Cavalli’s designs are suitable for men and women of all tastes, styles, shapes and sizes. When it comes to Cavalli’s collection, there’s something for everyone.

Cavalli is also known for his lavish lifestyle. He owns several houses and villas and is married to a former Miss Universe runner-up, Eva Duringer of Austria, with whom he has had one child and two from a previous marriage. Many of his runway collections are inspired by items in his homes.

It was reported in April 2008 that Cavalli had put his business up for sale, and was hoping for offers in the region of €2bn, although his advisers Merrill Lynch were aiming for €1.2bn.