Iconic fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83, his company announced Friday.
An Instagram post under the heading, “A life lived with love,” read: “It is with great sadness that today we say our final goodbyes to our founder Roberto Cavalli. 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 a statement included alongside the announcement, Cavalli creative director Fausto Puglisi said, “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.”
