Roberto Cavalli owns several houses and villas and is married to a former Miss Universe runner-up, Eva Duringer of Austria. Many of his runway fashion collections are much inspired by items in his homes. In 2006 Cavally aroused controversy as the first designer to quickly publicly announce that he wanted Kate Moss as the face of his Spring 2006 collection very soon after her infamous drug scandal. Since the beginning Cavalli clothing has been an an icon in the fashion culture. Cavalli clothing brand was founded in Florence, Italy, back in 60s and has now expanded to as many as 50 different countries. Its main head quarters are located in Italy (Via Senato 8 in Milan) and USA (715 Fifth Avenue in New York).

Roberto Cavalli clothing is represented by several lines, such as Class, run by Dressing, Menswear collections and Just Cavalli designed by Ittierre, Albisetti runs Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli underwear, Marcolin makes the well famous sunglasses and glasses by the trademark Just Cavalli Eyewear, watches and jewelry are styled by Morellato & Sector (Roberto Cavalli Timewear, Just Cavalli Time and Just Cavalli Jewels), shoes are manufactured by Vicini (Roberto Cavalli Shoes) and by Angels & Devils Shoes, Perfume by ITF, Simonetta makes baby clothing under the trademark Roberto Cavalli baby.