The Spring Summer 2025 collection from Roberto Cavalli was a poignant one, marking the first from the house since the founder passed away earlier this year. As an homage, seven iconic pieces from the archive were selected to appear on the catwalk as part of a spectacular, yet emotional, finale. Three asymmetric zebra print slip dresses from FW 2000; a black leather and chiffon siren gown from FW 2003; three feathered gowns from FW 2004. Each creation capturing the essence of Roberto’s creativity and his love for wild glamour.
From this foray in history, a contemporary capsule collection of zebra prints separates, named Zebra 2000, has been developed. This line is exclusively available at robertocavalli.com and at the Milan boutique on Via Monte Napoleone.
Regarding the rest of the collection, Fausto Puglisi took inspiration from his home city of Messina. The collection moves as a bird’s eye view across the colours, the smells and the spirit of Messina, from
the graffiato texture of the houses to fishermen’s ropes and chains that turn into dresses or jewels,
from the glistening sunsets and bluest waters on to the swordfishes that become earrings and decorate
bags.
At first everything comes in white, ivory and
ecru, with embroidered nets drawn over trench coats, draped dresses and slouchy pants, not a print in sight.
From there on, the scene shifts to sea views: a bright red sun is sinking in the water at sunset, captured with photographic precision on easy breezy pieces in froissè silk, rendered as jacquard on sumptuous yet svelte coats and skirts.
Afterwards, it’s the blue and liquidity of the sea that takes over dresses and suits.
