Described by the New York Times as “the Italian fashion designer with a gypsy soul,” Roberto Cavalli has forever transformed the fashion industry through his use of flashy, high-end animal prints, printed lightweight leather, and luxurious sandblasted denim. Launched in 1998 by Cavalli and his wife, former Miss Austria Eva Duringer, Just Cavalli is the younger sibling of Cavalli’s flagship brand: a diffusion line that combines the flamboyant Florentine’s love for classic shapes and tailoring with his bold, sensuous aesthetic. Studded leather handbags, sleek leopard-print shoes, oversize sunglasses, and body-hugging dresses in ornate stretch silk help women to release their inner vixen; for the men, graphic t-shirts and hoodies, premium denim, and chunky watches meld rocker and biker style with European chic. Since debuting his first collection in 1970, Cavalli has built an empire that includes Just Cavalli and his flagship label as well as Class Roberto Cavalli (casual clothing), Angels & Devils (kids’ clothing), perfume, and several eclectic side projects (a café, a nightclub, even a vodka). None of Cavalli’s creations are for the faint of heart — or for the timid of closet.