INTERVIEW
MY TRAVELLED LIFE ROBERTO CAVALLI, 71, DESIGNER
on a small boat from Tuscany and ended up
I go away; I like to keep it very simple. I
ON TRAVEL
sailing to Turkey. If I remember correctly, at
make sure that I always pack jeans, T-shirts,
Travelling is an essential part of my life.
the time I was absolutely crazy about a girl
black or white shirts, my boots and my
I have collections to design, product lines
I met there. What an amazing trip that was.
digital camera. I also make sure that when travelling I wear comfortable clothes.
being added to the Cavalli brand, as well as
Comfort is the most important thing.
boutiques and clubs opening all over the world. However, I use the world around me
ON EXPLORATION
as my inspiration. When I am designing, I
I’m a very curious person by nature, and I
try to use things and places that I have seen
am always open to trying new experiences.
ON RETROSPECTION
as inspiration. Travelling gives me piece of
I love going to new places, somewhere less
If I could give any advice to my younger
mind as well as inspiration.
obvious to the everyday traveller. Places
self, it would be to always believe in myself.
such as Antarctica or Papua New Guinea are
That is the most important thing. When
fascinating to me.
you are not sure, you show weakness. To be
ON THE SEA
strong you have to show your power, not
I absolutely love the sea; the Mediterranean is
muscle power but brainpower. If you shoot
simply spectacular. I love to explore coastlines
ON PACKING LIGHT
people with the energy of your mind you
in my dinghy, that’s when I’m completely at
I don’t really worry about packing when
become something special.
peace with the world
ON PHOTOGRAPHY Photography is one of my great loves, I’m not a professional photographer of course, but I’m always taking pictures to remember the beauty I see. The prints in my Roberto Cavalli Collection are usually inspired by some of the photos that I have taken.
ON LOVE I remember going on holiday when I was very young, before I was married. I set out 59
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