Brand: Roberto Cavalli
Product: Silk Cheongsam-Inspired Mini Dress
Designer: Roberto Cavalli
Collection: Spring-Summer 2003 (RTW)
Marked Size: Small (best fits XS–S)
Material: 100% Silk
Details: A vibrant reinterpretation of the traditional cheongsam silhouette, this fluid mini dress is crafted from pure silk in a soft mint hue. Features an ornate floral print in rich tones of gold, peach, purple, and blue. Designed with a mandarin collar, elegant side leg slit for ease of movement, and gold-tone hook-and-eye fastenings running along the bodice. The tailored cut skims the body, offering a sensual yet refined profile.
Closure: Gold hook-and-eye front fastening
Styling Notes: A rare early 2000s piece from Cavalli’s sensual archive, this dress pairs the elegance of traditional East Asian design with the hedonism of the Y2K era. Style with strappy heels or contrast with boots and layered outerwear for a contemporary twist.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal signs of wear
Place of Origin: Milan/Italy
Fit Notes: Best suited for XS–S frames. Shown on an XS mannequin to highlight the natural drape and body-skimming cut. Silk has no stretch; please refer to measurements for best fit.
Status: Sold
