Italy, UAE
Roberto Cavalli: a failed investment for Trump-linked Emirati tycoon

Published on 13.06.2024 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 min

When UAE billionaire Hussain Sajwani bought Roberto Cavalli in 2019, he was intent on transforming the Italian brand into a fashion heavyweight. Five years on, the label has yet to take off and the losses keep mounting up.

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Italy, UAE
Roberto Cavalli: a failed investment for Trump-linked Emirati tycoon