Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer, dies at 83

ROME (AP) — Italian manner designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died astatine property 83, his institution said Friday connected Instagram.

“Dear Roberto, you whitethorn not beryllium physically present pinch america anymore but I cognize I will consciousness your tone pinch maine always,” Fausto Puglisi, imaginative head astatine Roberto Cavalli since October 2020, wrote successful nan societal media post. “Your sanction will proceed on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and particularly for me,” Puglisi added.

The Italian-born designer became renowned successful nan early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark passim his agelong career.

The institution named aft Cavalli shared its condolences pinch his family. “His bequest remains a changeless root of inspiration,” said Sergio Azzolari, CEO astatine nan Roberto Cavalli manner house.