My father wasn't absolutely delighted. He wanted me to become a lawyer. I studied law, but I thought the shoe business was more exciting. Diego Della Valle absolutelybusinessdelight Change image and share on social
Sure, Tod's makes shoes and bags. But we make them using leather, which is a living substance to me. And behind each shoe and bag, which in itself may be attractive and useful and comfortable to carry and wear, there is this Italian spirit, this Italian dream. Diego Della Valle attractivebagcarry share on social
La Scala is easily one of the top 10 symbols of Italy's cultural excellence. That makes it vital to our global image. Closing it would send a message to the rest of the world that Italy doesn't care. Diego Della Valle careclosecultural Change image and share on social
The idea behind our shoes is simple: they are as light as possible, very soft and made from the finest leather we can buy. We try to make a combination of something that looks fantastic and is at the same time fantastically comfortable. This is the type of luxury people want to buy now, things that they can use every day. Diego Della Valle buycombinationcomfortable share on social
I want people to feel happy when they wear my shoes. Diego Della Valle feelhappypeople Change image and share on social
Image is something you construct, while reputation starts at home. If you are able to pass on solid values to your children, then they can become citizens of the world. Diego Della Valle childcitizenconstruct Change image and share on social
When you work too much, you are boring - that is possible. But to have a happy life, if you can do several things in the correct way, that is perfect. Diego Della Valle borecorrecthappy Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids. Diego Della Valle driverfootballerkid Change image and share on social
I love and admire the American culture and the American dream. I learnt so many things about the American shoe industry and marketing strategies. I caught the secrets of American casual wear, that is elegant and wearable, retro and modern, and mixed it with an Italian touch, luxurious and handmade. Diego Della Valle admireamericancasual share on social
Tod's customers - whatever their nationality - want the very best things in life. Diego Della Valle customerlifenationality Change image and share on social