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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Milan, Shows With and Without Signatures
A product without an author is lifeless and anonymous, says Angelo Flaccavento.

In Milan, Shows With and Without Signatures
A product without an author is lifeless and anonymous, says Angelo Flaccavento.

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.

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.

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?

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?

Power Moves | Marco Zanini Leaves Schiaparelli, Herink to Louis Vuitton, Rapp Exits Gap
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Marco Zanini Leaves Schiaparelli, Herink to Louis Vuitton, Rapp Exits Gap
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

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

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

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.

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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