Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with age. Interior labels intact. Some light discolouration on inner care tag.
Key Features:
- Early 2000s Just Cavalli designer coat
- Crane and blossom print across suede-feel fabric
- Dramatic faux fur collar, cuffs, and hem
- Ornamental frog-style closures
- Side pockets and fully lined construction
- Mid-calf length with statement silhouette
Why Collectors Love This Piece:
The Just Cavalli coat stands out as a rare example of early 2000s Italian maximalist fashion. Its crane and blossom print pays homage to East Asian artistry, while the faux fur trimming adds the flamboyant Cavalli touch. More than an outerwear garment, this coat is an artwork — dramatic, romantic, and unapologetically glamorous.
Background of the Brand/Fabric/Style/Era:
Just Cavalli is the experimental diffusion line created by Roberto Cavalli in 1998. Known for exotic prints, bold textures, and theatrical design, it captured the hedonistic spirit of the late 1990s and 2000s. This coat reflects that era’s fascination with East Asian motifs, blending cranes and magnolia blossoms with Italian high-fashion tailoring. Cavalli was worn by global icons such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez — making his designs synonymous with Y2K glamour.
The early 2000s marked a turning point where fashion embraced daring silhouettes, tactile layering, and cross-cultural influences. A Just Cavalli coat like this is highly collectable today, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and those inspired by contemporary fashion icons such as Bella Hadid, who have revived early 2000s Cavalli looks.
Size Information:
- Measurements:
- Shoulder: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
- Sleeve Length: 56 cm (22 inches)
- Chest: 104 cm (40.9 inches)
- Waist: 90 cm (35.4 inches)
- Length: 106 cm (41.7 inches)
- Modern Sizing Equivalent:
- Labelled IT 42
- UK: Women’s 10 | Men’s 34
- US: Women’s 6 | Men’s 34
- EU: Women’s 38 | Men’s 44
Model Reference:
Model is 167 cm (5’6”), typically wears UK size 8. Coat is shown with a slightly oversized fit.
Materials:
Outer: 54% Acrylic, 46% Polyester; Lining: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
Care Instructions:
Do not bleach. Do not iron. Professionally dry clean only. Do not tumble dry.
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Order online with worldwide shipping, or collect and try on in-store at Gong Nong Bing Vintage, 68 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0BB. £1 admin fee applies to in-store collection.
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