1970s Roberto Cavalli Butterfly Suede Camisole and Denim Shorts Set

Roberto Cavalli, early 1970s.
Tan suede camisole and denim shorts.

The Piece

A tan suede camisole with a leather butterfly inlaid at the bust. Denim shorts with a suede placket, suede side panels and a printed hem trim. Offered together as a two-piece set.

In Vogue

The Painted Years was featured in Vogue, September 2026, by senior archives editor Laird Borrelli-Persson, who described the collection as "poster-like art on animal skin."
Read the Vogue feature

The Designer

In the early '70s Cavalli developed his own technique for printing onto leather and suede, and drew commissions from Hermès and Pierre Cardin. By 1972 he was showing in the Sala Bianca of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The animal prints and red carpets of 1990s Cavalli later overshadowed this first chapter. See the full Painted Years collection.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Care: suede specialist cleaning only.

Measurements

Available upon request.