Roberto Cavalli’s creative director Fausto Puglisi has always favoured subtext, pulling inspiration from archives, television, pop culture and art to build worlds that act as far more than mere backdrops. Across his five years at the House, his collections have moved between eccentricity and restraint. This season, he went all-in on signature House codes, giving animal prints, over-the-top embroideries and Cavalli maximalism complete reign.
The collection leaned hard into exuberance: micro-minis, shorts and hot pants came trimmed in ruffles and fringe. Sensuality was dialled high as models walked the runway in flowing robes over bikini tops, trousers cut low enough for thongs to peek through and slip dresses bearing prints inspired by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina. Outerwear also extended beyond the robes synonymous with Roberto Cavalli, giving statement jackets a moment to shine.
The styling kept the drama grounded. Rather than competing for attention, accessories accentuated the look: long necklaces with coral elements framed Cavalli’s signature plunging necklines, low-slung hip belts elongated the silhouettes and sunglasses served more than sun protection.
Titled House of Prints: The Muses in Los Angeles, Roberto Cavalli’s SS27 collection framed the city’s streets as the crossroads of glamour and grime, proving just how balanced a print-stacked aesthetic can be. However, the Cavalli wardrobe is not for the faint-hearted, and this collection proved that point with ease.
Rewatch the Roberto Cavalli SS27 show here.
