Like being invited to a relaxing luncheon in the Italian countryside, guests at the Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 presentation were seated out in a garden as models made there way out of a large vine-covered villa, wearing casual yet elegant outfits. The day’s looks were pairings of different colored vests, shirts and pants, along with leather shoes. These were mostly royal blue, beige, white and red. Even bolder were the color-blocked suits in yellow, royal blue (a must this season), bright pink and as Francisco Lachowski wore, white.

Details could be found in casual coats patched with either gray or different tones of leather, belts and ties, big over night bags and pulled up sleeves.

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For his 40th anniversary collection, Roberto Cavalli presented a wardrobe befitting himself, and that’s exactly what he aimed for. “In any case I made a collection that is me and that’s very good for me as I am an elderly youth and also for my son who is very young and very handsome”, the designer said.

The collection of looks made for an elegant and vibrant wardrobe. This wardrobe included some of Roberto Cavalli’s signature pieces such as leather, shown in a blue suede jacket with a spine of studs. Another one of his classics – animal prints – was replaced, however, with a plethora of crazy patterns that he picked up on a trip in Indonesia. These prints made some of the best pieces of the collection, but you can’t live in prints everyday and night, you also need suits, which is why Roberto presented a multitude of dark colored separates that were perfect for getting through the black-tie affairs. The main vibe that shown from the collection was rocker, a classic Cavalli style, which makes it perfect for his anniversary.

The showing in the courtyard of the Palazzo Del Senato in Milan started off with three gothic ninjas who took a stroll down the runway to light an olympic flame of sorts. This was as far as the celebrating lasted, however. The rain started to drizzle before the models could took their finale walk, so the finale walk was canceled. It was a shame that when the designer actually had something to celebrate, the joy didn’t exactly shine through.

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Last season, Roberto Cavalli took it easy on the print and patterns, channeled most of his energy into rich embroideries, ribbed motorcycle pants, and overall a created simpler man. 6 months later, the designer pumps up the pattern, does a little cropping, and introduces us to oxford-style combat boots. If you need more proof that Cavalli man of yesteryear has taken a back seat, this will sure convince you. Just as polished but quite the rebel punk, Roberto does an about-face targets a different younger clientele.

About this time last year, Roberto Cavalli presented us with loafers, slip-ons, and slippers. Speed things up a year and say “hello”, to a tougher man. Mixing leather and plaid and opening the show with British import Jacob Coupe, things get a little British this season. Refined striped blazers contrasted with cropped trousers in plaid, you will come to find that no two plaids are hardly ever the same. As layering is also a strong point in Cavalli’s work, we see it this season, as with any other, in print scarves with enough open area to not put your mind into overdrive with an unhealthy amount of print.

Moving into more traditional territory as the show progressed, slashed jeans backed with mesh and denim helped keep up the attitude of the show. With luxurious double-breasted coats featuring lightest moving fur taking center stage. At end, fading to black with 4 final black suits to leave you with the everlasting Cavalli impression.

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Not too long ago when Roberto Cavalli celebrated 20 years in men’s fashion, I can honestly say I was left speechless. Though the model selection was spot on and there were a few things I died to have (like this jacket seen on Josh), it was all too much for my taste. Ridding the runway any sign of what we saw back in January, I think most of us can agree that this something to remember.

The draped tops may not have left us yet, but by far a strong start for Cavalli’s men line. Clean, cut, and still injected with the edge that the we all have come to know the label for. Showing that he has the ability to hold back from the in your face items that usually get regarded as tacky, a new twist on the basic needs in a man’s wardrobe we seen.

Introducing a wide number of zip motorcycle pants, Cavalli’s creative mind and the mind of what actual men are drawn into putting on collide. Leaving for something that surly can’t be ignored. If your like me, the pants will need to in your possession ASAP.

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Celebrating 20 years in men’s fashion, Roberto Cavalli goes back to his initial starting point. With a ski lodge as a backdrop, this is a collection that speaks for itself.

“ This season, the Roberto Cavalli man is a rebellious, globe-trotting hunter/rocker, roaming around in tartans and Navajo prints — and never meeting a pelt he doesn’t like. So far, the designer takes the prize for the most elaborate stage set, a grand hacienda, carpeted in fur.

The whole display was hard to reconcile with the Cavalli’s intent. “We were exaggerated, it was too much,” he said of  the past. “Change is right. There were too many fake rich people. Now we are returning to the real rich. ” – WWD

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