“You are loved by so many that your name will continue, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me,” were the words that closed the heartfelt tribute that Fausto Puglisi shared when the news of Roberto Cavalli's death broke earlier this year. anus.
During a video call to discuss his latest collection for the brand, Puglisi revealed that even if he and his team were aware of the late designer's condition, the news still stung. However, he helped guide Puglisi's focus on the brand's resort 2025 collection.
If until now the Sicilian designer has filtered Cavalli's heritage through his individual point of view and has updated the house's sexy codes to make them relevant to today's sensuality, with this collection Puglisi wanted to rely more on the founder's signatures. and hold your key. Fashion moments, especially his golden era in the early 2000s.
It is no surprise then to see wild animal patterns dominating the first part of the collection and represented in different ways, from prints on silk shirts to 3D jacquards on charming tuxedos. Zebra print trench coats were a particular standout, either in bold volumes that instantly channeled diva vibes or in a leather version doubled with nylon for a more contemporary, everyday take on the theme.
These motifs also influenced the most seductive pieces, from bias-cut dresses with lace intarsia and devoré dresses to mini dresses covered in thermo-sewn crystals. Cavalli's sensually hip-revealing body-shirt design also returned, either covered in leopard-like spots or splashed with a rose print that built the collection's second major chapter, introducing a jolt of color.
Worked in red and pink, the floral reference shined in vibrant pieces, from flowy dresses with de jour details to relaxed T-shirt dresses, enriched with pleated or crinkled effects that contributed to the early 2000s vibes and feel. general relaxed glamour.
“Very Puglisi” interventions made the collection credible for today, including poplin jumpsuits, oversized zebra-print shirts and cargo pants, and loose-fitting denim options that replicated the animal motif through bright appliqués. A Western flavor, which Puglisi already explored in pre-collections two years ago, before Beyoncé took the theme to a whole new level, joined the accessories and contributed to the confident but nonchalant attitude the designer conveyed with the line.
“I have the utmost respect for Roberto and his story. To be honest, every moment for me is a celebration of Cavalli,” Puglisi concluded.
