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Roberto Cavalli Thinks Being Straight ‘Maybe’ Makes Him a Better Womenswear Designer

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Roberto Cavalli.
Roberto Cavalli. Photo: Tony Barson

Roberto Cavalli was interviewed by Colin McDowell as part of a discussion series at Selfridges last night, where they talked about the rarity of straight male fashion designers.

RC: “In my planet, fashion, I’m the only straight man.”
CM: “There’s a few.”
RC: “Who?”
CM: “Ralph Lauren, he’s straight.”
RC: “Are you sure?”

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Roberto Cavalli Thinks Being Straight ‘Maybe’ Makes Him a Better Womenswear Designer