Roberto Cavalli Fall 2026
Fausto Puglisi took a Gothic turn for fall, presenting a mostly black collection filled with tough leather, croc-embossed cropped jackets, embroidered tulle, and dresses with extra-long pleated sleeves that called to mind Morticia Addams. After years of animal prints and colorful chiffon, Puglisi explored the many faces of black, creating a New Romantic sensibility that felt festive, sensual, and undeniably tough. “You can still see Roberto Cavalli through the texture. You can see every Roberto Cavalli detail through this dark lens,” he said backstage.
Black dominated in every form, from cropped biker jackets to glossy, roomy trousers and bouncy ballerina skirts. Multi-tiered dresses combined different textures, while sequin-covered minidresses skimmed the body like corsets, lacy little dresses twisted with criss-cross straps, and silky gowns featured pleated sleeves that reached the hands. The effect was dark, dramatic, and meticulously detailed, a study in how monochrome can still feel layered and alive. Puglisi’s interpretation paid clear homage to Roberto Cavalli’s signature aesthetic, proving the house’s DNA remains intact even as it moves in bolder, darker directions.
When color finally appeared, it felt like a joyful release. Sheer rose print dresses with strong shoulders and hues drawn from Old Master paintings contrasted with knits covered in oversized rosettes and embroidered minidresses sparkling with sequins. Puglisi even ventured into playful territory with silky dresses in bright pink and periwinkle, lifting the mood in the concrete and glass show space. It was a reminder that Roberto Cavalli’s DNA remains irrepressible: even at its darkest, the brand can pivot to celebration, color, and unabashed fun. Fall 2026 proves that Puglisi and Roberto Cavalli together continue to balance drama with glamour, gothic with playful, and classic with modern.
