Vintage 1970s Roberto Cavalli Skirt Cotton with Printed Leather Size S 25” Waist

This is a fabulous circa 1970 skirt made in Italy by designer Roberto Cavalli.  The skirt is made in a full length with an asymmetrical fringed burlap weave cotton in a shorter length over a plissé cotton so that the plissé cotton is displayed at the bottom front and back.  The waistband is made of a floral printed leather and there are printed leather patches applied to the lower sides of the burlap overlay.  The patches are printed with different motifs -a fairy, flowers and insects. The skirt closes with a zipper and a snap at the back waist.  This is probably one of Cavalli’s earliest designs.

Label: “Roberto Cavalli Made in Italy” impressed in leather. This is an early Cavalli label.

Color: Off-white with prints in multiple colours 

Fabric:  80% Cotton / 20% Leather

Sizing:  Size S for small is indicated, but please note the following measurements for fit, taking the style of the garment into consideration:

Waist:  25” around

Hips:  38” - meant to fall loosely 

Hemline: 108” around - cut to fall in drapes

Overall length: 44“, measured flat

Condition:  This skirt is in very good condition with no wear, tear, staining, or odour.  This piece looks to have seen very little use and has been well kept over the years. 

Roberto Cavalli became known because of his innovative technique for printing leather.  This is an early piece of Cavalli, hard to find, and a wonderful addition to a fashion collection!