By Marisa Laudadio
3:00am PDT, Apr 15, 2024
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Designer Roberto Cavalli died on April 12 at his home in Florence, Italy. The fashion icon — who dressed everyone from Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren to Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez during his long tenure — was 83.
"A life lived with love. It is with great sadness that today we say our final goodbyes to our founder Roberto Cavalli," his fashion house shared on Instagram, confirming the sad news of his passing. "From humble beginnings in Florence, Roberto succeeded in becoming a globally recognised name loved and respected by all. Naturally talented and creative, Roberto believed that everyone can discover and nurture the artist within themselves. Roberto Cavalli's legacy will live on via his creativity, his love of nature and via his family who he cherished."
In the wake of the news, stars who've worn his clothing and admired his work as well as other style industry luminaries publicly mourned the artistic legend.
Join us as we take a look at how they're honoring the late designer…
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"I cannot imagine a vision of fashion more distant from mine than that of Roberto Cavalli, yet I have always had enormous respect for him: Roberto was a true artist, wild and wonderful in his use of prints, capable of transforming fantasy into seductive clothes. I have learnt with great sadness of his passing: his Tuscan verve will be greatly missed." —designer Giorgio Armani
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"Unapologetic in style & spirit. We lost a legend today. Rest in Peace, @Roberto_Cavalli" —model Adriana Lima
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"Roberto Cavalli was always one of my favorite designers. A true artist in every sense of the word ! He made the world a more beautiful place and will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace!" —singer-actress Jennifer Hudson
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"Rest in Peace to Roberto Cavalli.I was honored to be in your campaign and you will be missed" —boxing legend Mike Tyson
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"Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always. It is the greatest honour of my career to work under your legacy and to create for the brand you founded with such vision and style. Rest in peace you will be missed and you are loved by so many that your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me" —Fausto Puglisi, creative director at Roberto Cavalli
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"Rest in Peace Roberto Cavalli a true visionary and creative king your legacy will live on forever! We have great memories together on your yacht and fashion shows!" —Irish singers and hosts Jedward, aka twins John Grimes and Edward Grimes
