Remembering The Best Roberto Cavalli Red Carpet Moments Of All
Time
In memory of the prolific designer, we look back on his
impact
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Designer Roberto Cavalli and his wife
Eva acknoledge the applause of the public after the Just Cavalli
Womenswear S/S 2011 show during Milan Fashion Week on September 25,
2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)
Roberto Cavalli has been a purveyor of rampant glamour (or ‘loud
luxury’ as the kids would call it) since his inception into the
fashion industry in the ’70s. Synonymous with high-octane prints,
show-stopping cutouts, and slinky silhouettes well before they
became the pinnacle of fashion in the early 2000s—and again now—the
Italian designer was truly in a league of his own.
With early fans in
Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren, Cavalli
steadily earned a major presence in Hollywood for his rich
aesthetic and quickly became the covet of every starlet in the 90s
and 2000s. Even now, younger celebrities like
Zendaya and Hailey
Bieber consistently reach for his early archive pieces from
when he was still helming his namesake label.
As we mourn the designer’s recent passing at 83, we commemorate
his impact. Though he is no longer with us, it’s clear Cavalli
lived large—just look at his sprawling 13-hectare Tuscan estate, complete with a pet tiger. What
he leaves behind is an inimitable legacy of unbridled Italian
luxury that continues to be a staple of the industry. In a sea of
minimalist staples and stealth wealth, his bold vision will be
sorely missed.
Ahead, we rounded up some of his most iconic creations that have
graced the red carpet.
Aaliyah, 2000
Aaliyah (Photo by Rob Beccaris/WireImage)
Christina Aguilera, 2002
Christina Aguilera during VH1 Big in 2002 Awards – Arrivals at
Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA, United States. (Photo
by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Beyonce, 2004
LONDON – FEBRUARY 17: Singer Beyonce Knowles arrives at the “Brit
Awards 2004” at Earls Court 2 on February 17, 2004 in London.
(Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Mischa Barton, 2004
Mischa Barton during 6th Annual Mercedes-Benz DesignCure at Home of
Sugar Ray and Bernadette Leonard in Pacific Palisades, California,
United States. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Kelly Clarkson, 2004
Kelly Clarkson during 32nd Annual American Music Awards – Red
Carpet at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Victoria Beckham, 2005
Victoria Beckham wearing Roberto Cavalli (Photo by Toni Anne
Barson/WireImage)
Kate Hudson, 2005
Kate Hudson in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tim
Whitby/WireImage)
Nicole Richie, 2005
Nicole Richie during Roberto Cavalli Beverly Hills Store Opening at
Roberto Cavalli in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo
by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Mischa Barton, 2005
Mischa Barton during 2005 Cannes Film Festival – “Election”
Premiere at Palais Du Festival in Cannes, France. (Photo by
Christian Alminana/FilmMagic)
Beyonce, 2005
Beyonce (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage for The Recording
Academy
Jennifer Lopez, 2005
MIAMI – APRIL 28: Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 2005
Billboard Latin Music Awards at the Miami Arena April 28, 2005 in
Miami, Florida. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Charlize Theron, 2005
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 24: Actress Charlize Theron arrives at
the 9th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on
October 24, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin
Winter/Getty Images)
Sheryl Crow, 2005
Sheryl Crow (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage for The Recording
Academy
Emma Thompson, 2006
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 16: Actress Emma Thompson arrives at
the Warner Bros./InStyle Golden Globe after party held at the Oasis
at the Beverly Hilton on January 16, 2006 in Beverly Hills,
California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Michelle Yeoh, 2006
Michelle Yeoh during 2006 Cannes Film Festival – Opening Night Gala
and World Premiere of “The Da Vinci Code” – Arrivals at Palais de
Festival in Cannes, France, France. (Photo by Jean Baptiste
Lacroix/WireImage)
Rihanna, 2007
Rihanna at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California (Photo by
John Sciulli/WireImage)
Drew Barrymore, 2007
Drew Barrymore during “Music and Lyrics” Los Angeles Premiere – Red
Carpet at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California,
United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc for Variety
Magazine)
Naomi Campell, 2010
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 17: Model Naomi Campbell attends the premiere
of ‘Biutiful’ held at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd
Annual International Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010 in
Cannes, France. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)
Jennifer Lopez, 2010
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 18: Jennifer Lopez attends the World
Music Awards 2010 at the Sporting Club on May 18, 2010 in Monte
Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Christina Applegate, 2010
Christina Applegate arrives to the TNT/TBS broadcast of the 16th
Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on
January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Jane Fonda, 2011
ANTIBES, FRANCE – MAY 19: Jane Fonda attends amfAR’s Cinema Against
AIDS Gala during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du
Cap on May 19, 2011 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Ian
Gavan/amfAR11/Getty Images for amfAR)
Miley Cyrus, 2011
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 28: Miley Cyrus arrives at the The 28th
Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August
28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin
Mazur/WireImage)
Rosario Dawson, 2011
ANTIBES, FRANCE – MAY 19: Rosario Dawson attends amfAR’s Cinema
Against AIDS Gala during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at
Hotel Du Cap on May 19, 2011 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Francois
Durand/Getty Images)
Natasha Poly, 2012
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 25: Model Natasha Poly attends the
“Cosmopolis” premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival
at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo
by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
Miley Cyrus, 2012
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 26: Miley Cyrus arrives at the 20th
Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held
across the street from the Pacific Design Center on February 26,
2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael
Tran/FilmMagic)
Nicole Kidman, 2014
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 05: Nicole Kidman attends the 48th annual
CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 5, 2014 in
Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jon
Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Taylor Swift, 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Taylor Swift attends the BRIT Awards
2015 at The O2 Arena on February 25, 2015 in London, England.
(Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Kim Kardashian, 2015
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 04: Kim Kardashian attends “China: Through the
Looking Glass”, the 2015 Costume Institute Gala, at Metropolitan
Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor
Hill/FilmMagic)
Naomi Campbell, 2016
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Model Naomi Campbell attends the “Manus x
Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala at
Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo
by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Hailey Baldwin, 2018
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 12: Hailey Bieber in Roberto Cavalli attends
the screening of ‘Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)’ during
the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May
12, 2018 in Cannes, France. (Photo by George
Pimentel/WireImage)
Bella Hadid, 2019
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 17: Bella Hadid attends the screening of “Pain
And Glory (Dolor Y Gloria/ Douleur Et Glorie)” during the 72nd
annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019 in Cannes, France.
(Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Zendaya, 2021
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 29: Actress Zendaya attends the Ballon
D’Or photocall at Theatre du Chatelet on November 29, 2021 in
Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage)
Emma Chamberlain, 2022
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 02: Emma Chamberlain attends the “Bones
And All” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival
on September 02, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le
Segretain/Getty Images)
Megan Thee Stallion, 2022
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 03: Megan Thee Stallion in Roberto
Cavalli attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden
Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Bella Hadid, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Bella Hadid attends a
celebration for the launch of her Kin Euphorics X Tao Hospitality
Group Partnership at The Fleur Room on June 24, 2022 in Los
Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Tao
Group Hospitality)
Taylor Swift, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the
65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording
Academy)
Halle Bailey, 2024
Halle Bailey in Roberto Cavalli at the People’s Choice Awards held
at Barker Hangar on February 18, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Zendaya, 2024
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Zendaya in Roberto Cavalli
attends the 2024 Green Carpet Fashion Awards at 1 Hotel West
Hollywood on March 06, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo
by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
