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Morgan Schimminger

Roberto Cavalli Deserves a Posthumous Grammy for All the Music Legends He Designed Looks For

Roberto Cavalli was behind the looks of many music legends. (Credit: Courtesy of George De Sota/Liaison/Getty Images)

The fashion world lost a bright light in the industry when news broke that legendary designer Roberto Cavalli had passed away at age 83. He started his eponymous label way back in the 70s building his brand on sexy dresses and animal prints. Cut to the 90s when he was the first to add Lycra to his jeans for built-in stretch. The man truly revolutionized the fashion world, which is why so many celebrities became (and remain) fans of his timeless designs.

That especially rings true for musicians. Cavalli's bold dresses were made for red carpets, after all. Several famous artists also opted to rock his creations on tour, extending his impact from fashion fanatics to music lovers of all ages. We're talking Lady Gaga (she sported a custom Cavalli design for her 2014 Cheek to Cheek Tour with Tony Bennett), Madonna (for her 2008 Sticky and Sweet Tour, Madonna was decked out in a pair of Cavalli parachute trousers) and Katy Perry.

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