Roberto Cavalli's flamboyant homewear range, launched the same day he called American fashion ‘terrible'

On the same day he publicly critised American fashion, Roberto Cavalli presented his first homewear collection in Milan.Unveiled last week at Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Italy's annual furniture trade show, the Italian designer's homewear collection incorporates his 'signature details' - predictably, an abundance of animal print and fur, unpredictably, a rotating bed a la Austin Powers.
Of the furniture, wallpaper, carpets and accessories in the collection, Mr Cavalli said: 'When I create a dress I want it to emphasise the femininity of a woman at all times; and so as with designing for the home, I try to identify the character of the people I’m designing for.'

First look: Roberto Cavalli unveiled his first homewear line in Milan last week, which incorporates the designer's 'signature details'

Velvet and silk cushions, hand-crafted gold printing on Roberto Cavalli Linen

Seats in pony with the Roberto Cavalli logo laser etched and a structure of polished steel

While promoting his homewear line, Mr Cavalli Told D, the style magazine of Italian newspaper La Republicca, that he thought American fashion was 'so terrible you almost can’t even look at it,' and that it 'has been driven by a great journalist, Anna Wintour, who wants all women to be like her and to dress the way she does.'


While American fashion is known for its bright colours, clean lines, almost preppy style, Mr Cavalli tweeted over the weekend saying: 'The Italian fashion is the most creative !! and Dolce e Gabbana are the best !! The Italian fashion is book of all the world disigners [sic].'
Not a fan of minimalism, as is usually the American way, the designer's home collection is inspired by the 'iconic prints and patterns of the most significant collections of Maison: from animalier to damask, the colors and textures overlapping.'

A circular, rotating, bed with bedside cabinets made of stitched leather and suede

Velvet and silk cushions, hand-crafted with gold printing

Murano glass, blown and shaped by hand

Jaguar hand-woven silk carpets, created by weavers in a three-dimensional effect

The designer said Roberto Cavalli Home was 'born from a personal desire to share the optimism of my fashion with those who love me - derived from my creativity, my philosophy, and my style.'
He continued: 'There is no difference between the thinking behind designing a clothing line and a homeware line. My lifestyle is always hugely driven by passion.'
Mr Cavalli showcased his home line alongside other luxury labels including Bottega Veneta, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela and Versace.