Roberto Cavalli: The Fashion King

Roberto Cavalli was born on November 15th, 1940 in Italy. He came from a modest family with strong artistic talents and traditions. His grandfather had been an impressionist painter, his mother a tailor .

Cavalli began his career as a young student. Himself and his friend invented, experimented and designed. His first revolutionary creation was a process of printing on light-weight leather.

His print house was a cross between a craftsman's workshop and an artist's studio. He was able to accomplish this because of his detailed fabric research and his continuous experimenting with different technologies.

Eventually Cavalli patented the process of printing on leather. Over the next ten years he created what's known as "patchwork" or "patch quilt" a result of sewing together odd pieces of leather together. During the 1970's Roberto Cavalli gained international recognition, This was the true beginning of his career.

In 1972 Roberto Cavalli showed his first collection in the historic White Room of Palazzo Pitti in Florence which led to a real scandal. On the catwalk his models were wearing patchwork on denim. Denim was a fabric that was highly disregarded by the straight-laced.

A scorpio true to heart, Cavalli simply refused to bow to the dictatorship of the prevailing fashion. Rather he chose to run as an outsider defending his creativity all the way.

In the early 1990s Roberto Cavalli with the assistance of his wife Eva Duringer, relaunched his challenge to the fashion system. He took his catwalk extravaganza to MilanoCollezioni.

Over the years he has expanded and as well as his Womenswear collection, new lines have been launched: Menswear, Just Cavalli a line for youngsters, Underwear, Class which is a knitwear collection, Freedom his casual line, Eyewear, Timewear, Angels for children 4-14) and Homewear.

An inspiration to the international jet-set, Roberto Cavalli is eclectic, social and ironic by nature, as a designer he sets himself apart through his natural vivaciousness and extreme cordiality, as well as his proverbial hospitality.

He loves to surround himself with friends to celebrate not only his successes but even the smallest occasion: He is known for his brilliant career and as equally as well for his spectacular parties

Roberto Cavalli is a mainstay among the famous international designers. He continues to enjoy and have a blast each and every day. He stated recently "I've been running after success my whole life. It took me 35 years but I finally caught it and I'm happy now."

In today's world everyone knows his name! His fashions are known for their raucous elegance, ridiculous embellishment, and shameless sexiness. Cavalli feels that too many designers were designing into the mold of sellable.

Roberto Cavalli never fell into that trap, he consistently and continuously designed outside the box. Cavalli says "Every day I go to work to create what I think of as a form of art, but art that only comes to life when it is worn by a woman at her strongest moment, when she is feeling free, in love with her life and her self."

We an expect to see Cavalli's designs continue to hit the catwalk. Visit Robert Cavalli's Official Fashion Site http://www.robertocavalli.it/ Moda Italia http://www.modaitalia.net/robertocavalli/indexen.shtml

Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/

---

Tips to Clean Silver Jewelry

Sterling silver is easy to care for if you follow... Read More

The Truth About Platinum

Is platinum a new metal? After all, in the... Read More

Pull Off a Blazer with These Five Steps

The key to this season is to mix it up.... Read More

Does Your Make Up Bag Work?

Having our makeup at our fingertips is a number one... Read More

Rabbit Jewelry: A Sign of Refinement

There is a certain delight that comes with the sight... Read More

Diamond Earrings: Superiority and Endurance

"A diamond is forever," as the old saying goes. The... Read More

My Shopping List: Shoes, Dress, and a Hairdresser

Change is a funny thing. When seasons change, so do... Read More

Diamond Stud Earrings: Elegant Unisexuality

A diamond stud earring is made up of just one... Read More

How You Can Be The New It Girl

I was reading an Instyle magazine article featuring Sharon Stone.... Read More

A Country Boys View on Fashion

I still can't understand it. After all these years, I... Read More

Panda Jewelry: an Eye on Our Endangered Wildlife

Thinking of an adorable motif to wear or give away... Read More

Turn Back the Clock with Throw Back Jerseys from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and College Sports

Throw back jerseys are all the rage across the United... Read More

Do My Ugg Australia Boots Put Me Ahead of Fashion or Behind?

Ugg Australia boots are not just for winter anymore. These... Read More

Top 5 Most Often Carried Handbags

Handbags have become the most popular accessory on the market... Read More

Body Art

There are several forms of body art. Body art can... Read More

Clip Earrings: A Pierce-Less Sense of Style

Pierced jewelry is all the rage among both the young... Read More

Why Weight Train During Pregnancy?

There was once a time that a pregnant woman was... Read More

Pearl Jewelry Fashion Trends in 2005

A single strand of classic cultured pearls is always in... Read More

Womens Fashion Ponchos Get Sexy This Summer

Ponchos have come down from the high plains and back... Read More

What Makes Leather Handbags So Special?

A leather handbag is the ideal type of handbag for... Read More

Fashion Tips: 5 Ways To Look Fabulous in White

Do you see white in your future? No, I'm not... Read More

Chandelier Earrings: Cascading Elegance

Earrings come in many forms, and the complexity of the... Read More

Munro Sandals for Summer 2005

Munro shoes offer unbeatable comfort and value. Made in America,... Read More

Teen Jewelry Fashion Exposed

Teenagers are a fickle bunch. At that stage of physical... Read More

The Ring - Step Back in History

The popularity of rings increased during the medieval period. People... Read More

Menswear ? Putting Together A Business Wardrobe - Part 2

Here's the second installment of the "Menswear" series, on adding... Read More

Kennith Cole Shoes

The Kenneth Cole men's shoes Reaction collection offers men everything... Read More

10 Tips to Stretch Your Wardrobe Dollars

1. Buy what works for you! - Don't waste your... Read More

How to Care For Your Designer Handbag

Whether your designer handbag is a Louis Vuitton, a Gucci,... Read More

Baby Jewelry: Infant Fashion as Keepsake

Matching jewelry for mommy and baby is always a cute... Read More

2005 Fashion Runway Hits are Fabulous

I was flipping through this months Elle. There's some terrific... Read More

Lipstik Clothing Is At The Top When It Comes To Fashion Forward Childrens Designs

If you have a little girl, you will absolutely love... Read More

Belly Rings: Sexy is as Sexy Does

Body piercings have been the object of much controversy --... Read More