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Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer known for his sexy style, dies at 83
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Date:2025-04-13 18:28:53
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died at age 83, his company said Friday on Instagram.
"Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always," Fausto Puglisi, creative director at Roberto Cavalli since October 2020, wrote in the social media post. "Your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me," Puglisi added.
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The Italian-born designer became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark throughout his long career.
The company named after Cavalli shared its condolences with his family. "The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr. Cavalli's family loss. "His legacy remains a constant source of inspiration," said Sergio Azzolari, CEO at the Roberto Cavalli fashion house.
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