{"product_id":"roberto-cavalli-s-s-2003-runway-yellow-silk-cheongsam-dress-chinese-qipao-phoenix-print-archive-museum-piece","title":"Roberto Cavalli S\/S 2003 Runway Yellow Silk Cheongsam Dress Chinese Qipao Phoenix Print Archive Museum Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoberto Cavalli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Condition (Excellent vintage condition, beautifully preserved, minor signs consistent with age)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk Blend (Lightweight, fluid, high-sheen finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Yellow with Multicolor Phoenix \u0026amp; Floral Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM (Fits S–M depending on desired fit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and highly collectible runway piece from Roberto Cavalli Spring\/Summer 2003 — a defining era where Cavalli fused sensual Italian glamour with Eastern-inspired silhouettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dress reinterprets the traditional Chinese qipao (cheongsam) through Cavalli’s signature lens: a sculpted, body-contouring fit, cap sleeves, and a dramatic low-cut open back. The vibrant yellow silk base is adorned with intricate phoenix and floral motifs, symbolizing power, rebirth, and opulence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe asymmetric draped waist and flared ruffle hem create fluid movement, enhancing the feminine silhouette while maintaining a bold, high-fashion presence. The fabric’s sheen and print placement elevate the piece into a true statement garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumented on the S\/S 2003 runway and later worn by artist Tyla, this dress stands as a rare archive find — a museum-level collectible that bridges fashion history, cultural reference, and modern relevance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standout investment piece for collectors, stylists, or anyone seeking a truly iconic archive garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":55520108872056,"sku":null,"price":5490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/IMG_5879.jpg?v=1775287871","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/roberto-cavalli-s-s-2003-runway-yellow-silk-cheongsam-dress-chinese-qipao-phoenix-print-archive-museum-piece","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}