Russian holding Tashir Group may purchase one of the most famous fashion brands in the world, Roberto Cavalli.

Tashir Group, founded by Samvel Karapetyan, has already launched Casa Italia project aimed at opening fashion boutiques in Moscow.

Roberto Cavalli designer named 1 bln. euro as the starting prize of the fashion house.

Specialists assume the deal amount will total about 500 mln. euro.