{"product_id":"roberto-cavalli-fall-2003-leather-midi-dress-beyonce-reference","title":"Roberto Cavalli Fall 2003 Leather Midi Dress — Beyoncé Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Roberto Cavalli Fall\/Winter 2003 leather dress in a dark chocolate brown, cut in one of Cavalli’s signature body-conscious silhouettes. A tan version of this distinctive style was famously worn by Beyoncé, making this darker iteration an especially compelling piece for collectors of early-2000s Cavalli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally thin, supple leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to mold beautifully to the body without the stiffness normally associated with leather garments. Its construction is particularly striking: a fitted, corset-like bodice with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated mesh bra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delicate spaghetti straps, and carefully shaped leather panels that contour the torso before opening into a softly flared skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silhouette falls somewhere between a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emidi dress and a mermaid shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—close and sculpted through the bust, waist and hips before gently flaring toward the hem. The result is extremely flattering on the figure, emphasizing the waist and creating a long, fluid line while retaining the ease and movement of a midi-length dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather is intentionally delicate and lightweight, while the seams and panel construction give the piece its sculptural shape. The integrated bra is made from stretchy mesh, making the bust area considerably more forgiving in fit than the measurements of the leather itself might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuinely rare early-2000s Cavalli leather piece with a particularly beautiful combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esensual construction, minimalism and exceptional leatherwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Roberto Cavalli’s use of leather during this period was central to his design language; the Met, for example, holds multiple Cavalli leather garments from the 2003 collections.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roberto Cavalli\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall\/Winter 2003–04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very thin, supple genuine leather; stretch mesh bra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark chocolate brown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IT Small\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted midi \/ soft mermaid silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sculpted leather paneling with integrated bra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stretch mesh; accommodating through the bust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBust:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42–43 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5–16.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWaist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34–37 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.4–14.6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 47 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 115 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45.3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress shows some signs of age consistent with its delicate vintage leather construction. There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every subtle repair at the bottom of the zipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is not noticeable when worn. The lower sections of the leather are also naturally crinkled; these appear to be part of the garment’s original character and construction rather than a significant flaw. There may be minor signs of wear to the leather in places, but these are subtle and do not detract from the overall appearance or wearability of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll condition considerations have been taken into account in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When worn, the dress presents beautifully and its minor imperfections are essentially imperceptible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional archival Cavalli piece for collectors of early-2000s fashion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare, highly wearable, beautifully constructed and instantly recognizable in its body-conscious Cavalli silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QV Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55348264534358,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/2422\/2526\/files\/IMG-0684.png?v=1789319242","url":"https:\/\/qvarchive.com\/products\/roberto-cavalli-fall-2003-leather-midi-dress-beyonce-reference","provider":"QV Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}