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Diego Della Valle

Chief Executive, Tod's

The prominent Italian business magnate deftly grew his father’s shoemaking business into a global luxury leather goods group and is now leading the brand's turnaround.

Diego Della Valle
Fashion Week

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux

Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.

Fashion Week

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux

Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.


Luxury

Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter

Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.

Luxury

Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter

Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.


Retail

Macy’s Inc: The Slow Death of an American Icon

Macy’s needs more of the ‘magic’ the company touts in its tagline if the department store chain is to survive.

Retail

Macy’s Inc: The Slow Death of an American Icon

Macy’s needs more of the ‘magic’ the company touts in its tagline if the department store chain is to survive.


Fashion Week

Between the Past and the Future at Salvatore Ferragamo

The remains of Giornetti's thoughtful precision informed the strong line up of tailored safari jackets and demure blousons, but the effort lacked a twist.

Fashion Week

Between the Past and the Future at Salvatore Ferragamo

The remains of Giornetti's thoughtful precision informed the strong line up of tailored safari jackets and demure blousons, but the effort lacked a twist.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Shows With and Without Signatures

A product without an author is lifeless and anonymous, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Shows With and Without Signatures

A product without an author is lifeless and anonymous, says Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Tod’s Buys Roger Vivier Brand From Della Valle for $441 Million

Tod’s SpA acquired the Roger Vivier luxury brand from Tod’s chief executive officer Diego Della Valle and his family, adding a label credited with creating the stiletto heel.

News & Analysis

Tod’s Buys Roger Vivier Brand From Della Valle for $441 Million

Tod’s SpA acquired the Roger Vivier luxury brand from Tod’s chief executive officer Diego Della Valle and his family, adding a label credited with creating the stiletto heel.


News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?

News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Marco Zanini Leaves Schiaparelli, Herink to Louis Vuitton, Rapp Exits Gap

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Tod’s May Spin Off Hogan Luxury Sneaker Brand

MILAN, Italy — Tod's SpA, the Italian maker of rubber-studded moccasins, said it may spin off its Hogan shoe brand on the stock market, shedding a

News & Analysis

Tod’s May Spin Off Hogan Luxury Sneaker Brand

MILAN, Italy — Tod's SpA, the Italian maker of rubber-studded moccasins, said it may spin off its Hogan shoe brand on the stock market, shedding a


News & Analysis

Tod's Edges Away from Shoes, Aims to Become ‘Maison’

Italian designer label Tod's is edging away from its comfortable driving shoes, ballerina flats and platform sandals in an attempt to diversify its business and revive flagging sales.

News & Analysis

Tod's Edges Away from Shoes, Aims to Become ‘Maison’

Italian designer label Tod's is edging away from its comfortable driving shoes, ballerina flats and platform sandals in an attempt to diversify its business and revive flagging sales.


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