Founder of Eponymous Luxury Fashion Empire Cavalli Dies at Age of 83.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away at the age of 83. Cavalli, known for his bold and flamboyant designs, founded his own label in 1970 and became famous for his use of animal prints, leather, and patchwork denim. His creations were worn by numerous celebrities, including Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Beyonce, Madonna, and Taylor Swift. Cavalli sold a majority stake in his fashion house in 2015 and the company was later acquired by Damac Properties PJSC's chairman Hussain Sajwani. Fellow designer Giorgio Armani expressed his respect for Cavalli's artistic talent and unique style. [Extracted from the article]