The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2026 collection shimmered with confidence and a sense of escape. Fausto Puglisi, the brand’s creative director, embraced gold not as an ornament, but as the fabric of the season itself.
The runway glowed under metallic light, evoking the power of Cleopatra, the allure of Elizabeth Taylor, and the nonchalance of Jane Birkin. Puglisi sent models down the runway in lamé gowns, sequined slips, and gilded jacquard jackets, all of which were paired with the unexpectedly practical flat sandals.
Gold came in many forms. There were rose gold sequins, laurel leaf embellishments, stonewashed denim streaked with python, and sheer dresses embroidered with delicate threads. A muted yet striking princess gown closed the show.
What kept the collection from being heavy-handed was Puglisi’s instinct to let the textures speak for themselves. Plissé, fil coupé, velvet dévoré, and shimmering jacquard gave the pieces depth and dimension. Gold became less a symbol of excess and more a language of celebration.
The collection also nodded to sensuality. Cutouts on form-fitting cocktail dresses and sequined tiger stripes honored Cavalli’s heritage while reminding the audience of its unapologetic glamour. The collection was daring yet elegant.
Puglisi’s choice of gold during this somber global period seemed deliberate. He offered women an escape through clothing that evokes pleasure rather than restraint. The collection did not ask for quiet. It asked for joy.
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