Supermodels Irina Shayk and Cindy Crawford pen heartfelt tributes to late fashion designer Roberto Cavalli after his death at 83: ‘You will be missed’
Irina Shayk and Cindy Crawford are among the supermodels mourning the death of fashion designer Roberto Cavalli.
The legendary designer died on Friday at the age of 83 after a long illness.
“It is with great regret and great sadness that the Roberto Cavalli Maison participates in the passing of its founder Roberto Cavalli,” the company wrote in a statement.
“From humble beginnings in Florence, Mr. Cavalli has managed to become a globally recognized name loved and respected by all.”
Those who paid tribute to the fashion icon spoke of his talent and his kindness.
Irina Shayk, 38, was one of many models and actresses to mourn the death of designer Roberto Cavalli, who died on Friday at the age of 83 after a long illness
Shayk, 38, posted a photo of herself wearing a sheer black dress as the fashion icon wrapped his arm around her waist from what appeared to be an after-party.
“RIP @robertocavalli,” the catwalk beauty, was posted on social media.
Cindy Crawford, 58, shared throwback photos from previous work with Cavalli. One was from a red carpet event, the other from the catwalk.
“I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of my dear friend @roberto_cavalli. You will be missed,” she wrote on snap.
“He brought boldness and color to his fashion and I always felt beautiful wearing his art,” she wrote on the runway photo.
Cavalli was known for his love of using fur and animal prints in his designs.
‘I love the nature. Animals have the best dresses. God has made them so well dressed,” he explained his preference.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals finally convinced him to use only fake fur by 2022.
Cindy Crawford, 58, shared throwback photos from previous work with Cavalli. “I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of my dear friend @roberto_cavalli. You will be missed,” she wrote one on the photo
Another photo from the catwalk praised the designer’s fashion as art
Former Destiny’s Child member and fashionista Kelly Rowland, 43, gave a heartfelt farewell
Former Destiny’s Child member and fashionista Kelly Rowland, 43, gave a heartfelt farewell.
‘Mr. Cavalli! Thank you for your talent and creativity! And because you’re always so INCREDIBLY FRIENDLY!’
“You made us all feel so sexy and fly!” You will truly be missed!’ she captioned a photo of herself kissing the designer.
Lindsay Lohan, 37, shared a photo from her younger days wearing a sparkling bronze and gold tank dress.
“An incredible human being, an icon, my friend, you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace,” she scrolled.
Ciara, 38, shared a photo that brought back a fond memory.
Forever grateful for this moment,” the How We Roll singer explained.
Lindsay Lohan, 37, shared a photo from her younger days wearing a sparkling bronze and gold tank dress. She called Cavalli ‘an incredible human being, an icon, my friend’
Ciara, 38, shared a photo that brought back a fond memory of the evening ‘Mr. Cavalli said he wanted to participate in a @roberto_cavalli campaign
“It was the night Mr. Cavalli said he wanted to join a @roberto_cavalli campaign and it happened shortly after.”
‘He was truly a genius and inspiration to so many of us and the fashion world! RIP legend. Your beautiful legacy will live on forever in our hearts.”
Model and actress Larsen Thompson, 23, wrote “Sending love and prayers ❤️” on the design house’s Instagram page.
The Wiz star, Deborah Cox, 49, followed suit, writing: “His spirit lives on. Thank you, Roberto❤️