Top 10 Picks: Roberto Cavalli F/W 11/12

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Pictures: © Roberto Cavalli



When has a designer understood women?



He has understood us when his clothes have 'universal femininity'; when his fashion works on women age 15 to 65, in sizes XS to XL and his cuts correspond to the female shape (meaning he emphasizes what is beautiful on us and helps us cover the 'difficult areas').

We want to feel soft, luxurious fabrics like silk or velvet on our skin, which make us feel sensual and sexy but they need to come in classy, covering cuts that still provide enough 'safety'.

A silk dress in a classic cut is a perfect example; it shows your 'the wild side' but you`re still in control and able to decide how flirty you want to get or how much strenght (or vulnerability) you display (unlike a leather mini skirt f.e. which puts the 'sex object' stamp on your forehead and therefore deprives you of social control).

To sum it up: the perfect, feminine fashion works on all women, makes us feel good & comfortable and is versatile enough to work day to night.

Roberto Cavalli has understood all of that.



I love this luxurious, classy hippie collection. The dark colours and prints on black add mystery and sensuality. The cuts are fitted but flowing, feminine and flattering and even though it`s luxury, the look is cool & effortless. These are truely wearable day to night outfits that women feel comfortable & confident in - I would wear ALL of them!



What do you like best about Roberto Cavalli F/W 11/12?

The brocade and leopard prints? The print mix? The luxurious fabrics? The breathtaking loafer-pumps? The contrasting golden ornaments? The python leather? The versatility of the looks or the leather jackets that add a cool twist?

Anna Dello Russo looking gorgeous in Roberto Cavalli

Anna Dello Russo in a Roberto Cavalli evening gown at the 'The White Fairy Tale Love Ball' held wednesday 6 July 2011 in Crespieres, France.

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Roberto Cavalli F/W 11/12 Campaign by Mert & Marcus

The Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2011-2012 advertising campaign stars Natasha Poly, Mariacarla Boscono and Karen Elson. They are exceptional muses of the Florentine designer, who chose to use women with different personalities and appearances through which to represent his collection. Each of them embodies a characteristic of the Cavalli women: sensuality, sweetness and determination.







Mert & Marcus, who have for many seasons interpreted the spirit of the Maison Cavalli collections, shot the campaign in Black Park, a beautiful location not far from London.



Nature and the clothes come together. Set in a charming woodland, flowers, trees and leaves create a magical, mysterious and enchanting atmosphere. The setting is complemented by three elegant creatures, while at the same time a kaleidoscope of images created by mirrors and refractions of light are unfolding.







In a dream-like and metaphorical setting, the duality of a woman is expressed by armour-like clothing, animated with bright metallics: a light that is turned on and shapes the body from within, that sculpts the female anatomy and transforms it, rendering it futuristic, ready to embark on the path to a new sensuality.





Picture source: Cavalli Press







Photographers: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot

Creative Director: Eva Cavalli

Hair Stylist: Anthony Turner

Make-up Artist: Ayako Yoshimura

Location: Black Park - Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England

Music: mixed exclusively for the video by DJ Nick Corline using the models' voices



How do you like this sensual & beautiful campaign?

Special Runway Video: Roberto Cavalli S/S 12 Menswear

Here is special video version of the Roberto Cavalli Men's Spring / Summer 2012 runway show, held on June 18 against the stunning backdrop of Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan.






The introduction with Jon Kortajarena gives an enhanced insight into the intimacy of the male ritual of dressing, before an encounter, in which the tailored suit is a means of bestowing full of confidence and self-awareness.

Through images and sounds the director brings this ritual to life for the viewer’s experience. The sound of his skin on the soft leather loafers, the rustle of his jacket over his shirt, a belt being stretched at his waist: images that represent the substance and essence of the garments.

Each runway look is captured through a sequence of photographic moments, completing the vision of the total look of details such as embroidery, the working of the leather, the finishing of the fabrics. The model and his outfit are analyzed, investigated, studied and appreciated through a cinematic vision.



Seriously, this is the coolest runway video EVER. It captures the mood of the show and the collection perfectly! Sexy, cool, sophisticated & confident. LOVE IT!





...your favourite editor on duty :)



How do you like the show? How do you like the Cavalli S/S 12 man?

Fashion Show Coverage: Roberto Cavalli Men S/S 12 (june 18th 2011)

The stylish blue-black invitation.





The venue was the garden of Palazzo Serbelloni,





which hosted the round runway. The atmosphere was relaxed, chic and exclusive with light Jazz music playing and drinks being passed around.





Roberto Cavalli having a chat before the show.





Eva Cavalli looking elegant and chic in a black suit.





Daniele Cavalli, Roberto`s & Eva`s handsome twenty-five-year-old son who is now chief menswear designer and debuted with a fabulous S/S 12 collection.





The lovely Anna Dello Russo, who I was lucky enough to stand close to.





Suzy Menkes and Roberto Cavalli.





Models before the show.





Jon Kortajarena opened the show





































The show had the best-dressed guests.



Top 10 Picks

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Roberto Cavalli evolves the elegance and tailoring of the last collection, freeing the man from the rigour of Winter and dressing him with the freshness and positivity of Summer.



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"... The freedom to be, to do, to want, to dream and to create, captured in a moment that I love to call 'Riviera': sea, cheerfulness, happiness, colour ... a relaxed and groovy state of mind ... A perfect place to encounter different cultures and to compare different thoughts, different styles: this is the inspiration of my collection ... " says Roberto Cavalli.



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The jacket is rigorously cut with a close-fitting back, a narrow front with generously proportioned, embroidered lapels.



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Italian tailoring is enriched with colour, embroidered thread and embellishments.



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Leather is the protagonist for much of the collection: American inspiration for blazers and jackets made in suede and python with precious tassles, paired with denim and linen in bright, bold colours.



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The casual tuxedo suits are illuminated with sashes of embroidered silk.

The silhouette enhances the long line of the body.



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The loafers are made from an intricate woven leather with python detailing, characterised by handmade finishing and assembly; an expression of pure Florentine artisanship.



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The pants harmoniously follow the line of the leg.



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Authentic masculine tailoring fabrics, such as mohair, grain de poudre and linen/silk, are interpreted through the use of colour and specialised weaving techniques.





Prints are present as all-over micro-designs, vertical graphics and photographic reinterpretations of specialised leather processing from the archives of Cavalli.



Picture sources: My own pictures + Cavalli Press



This is my absolutly favourite collection of S/S 12! Everything was perfect; the location, the show, the models, the atmosphere and the collection itself of course :) Combining the glamour of old Jetset with refined, italian design and luxurious fabrics. I love the confidence and the elegance of the looks.



How do you like the collection?

Top 10 Picks: Roberto Cavalli Lookbook Prefall 2011

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Which look is your favourite? Who else is lusting after the Diva bag?