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Roberto Cavalli

Designer, Roberto Cavalli

1940 - 2024

Roberto Cavalli
News & Analysis

Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.

News & Analysis

Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.


Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.


News & Analysis

Dubai Developer in Pole Position to Buy Roberto Cavalli

Two other binding offers for the whole group have been submitted by Italy's Diesel-owner OTB and US brand management company Bluestar Alliance, the source said.

News & Analysis

Dubai Developer in Pole Position to Buy Roberto Cavalli

Two other binding offers for the whole group have been submitted by Italy's Diesel-owner OTB and US brand management company Bluestar Alliance, the source said.


Luxury

Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli

The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.

Luxury

Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli

The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.


News & Analysis

The Pros and Cons of Private Equity

Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.

News & Analysis

The Pros and Cons of Private Equity

Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.


News & Analysis

What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market

Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.

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What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market

Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.


Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.


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