Vintage Roberto Cavalli Cavalli Class Silk Mini Dress Leopard Hem Late 2000s Black M

Florence after dark — late 2000s, when Cavalli’s ateliers sent animal print rippling through the city’s nightclubs and red carpets. This Cavalli Class mini dress is cut in black silk, trimmed with a leopard print polyester hem that draws the eye downward in one swift line. The neckline falls into a gentle V, anchored by slim gold-tone ties — an understated nod to the house’s taste for embellishment, without the need for overt logos or monograms.

The body is unstructured and fluid, lined in black fabric, with a single zip-closure pocket set discreetly at the interior. The gold-tone metal zip at the side completes the construction, its finish clean and unbranded. Condition is very good, with light surface wear and no major flaws visible; the silk holds its drape, and the printed hem remains crisp.

Part of the Cavalli Class diffusion line, this piece belongs to the late 2000s–early 2010s Roberto Cavalli mainline era, a period when animal prints and bold contrasts were the brand’s signature — here rendered with a quieter confidence. The mannequin normally wears a size M.

Era: Late 2000s–early 2010s (Cavalli Class label and construction; visual dating)
Condition: Very Good — light surface wear, no major flaws
Material: 100% silk body with leopard print polyester hem, gold-tone metal zip and tie detail, black fabric lining
Colour: Black silk exterior with leopard print hem; gold-tone hardware; black lining
Measurements: Total length 91 cm / Shoulder 36 cm / Chest 46 cm / Sleeve 44 cm
Size: 8 (M)
Serial: 14A CD 27 / PM 4043A