When a piece isn’t tight, it’s skin baring, with the exception of a loose-fitting chiffon gown that was bold in its mix of loud prints made even more eye-catching (not necessarily in a good way) by a contrasting, loose fitting jacket that was layered on top of it.
When Cavalli shows restraint, as with a fluttering yellow mini lined with print on either side of the model’s body, or with a one-shoulder black dress with a large obi-style cinching at the waist, the clothing shines. Unfortunately, the particular black dress I am referencing was styled over printed leggings, taking away from the simple beauty of it. I understand the Cavalli woman isn’t simple or understated, but sometimes a little restraint could go along way.
Hopefully Roberto Cavalli will, at some point, follow in Donatella Versace’s footsteps and enlist someone like Christopher Kane to head the creative team for his diffusion label.
