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
We must never lose sight of the fact that shoes go on the feet, and if people can't walk in them, they are worthless. Fashion designers who are not specialists need the help of technical people. We help decide the collections together. Diego Della Valle collectiondecidedesigner share on social
Almost everyone wears rubber on their feet these days, but there was a time when it was considered cheap. Luxury shoes had leather soles, which were rigid and heavy. Diego Della Valle cheapconsiderday Change image and share on social
I was born and I live in a small village, where the centre of life is the square, and the small bar/cafe. Diego Della Valle barbearcafe 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 hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course! Diego Della Valle employerfairfather Change image and share on social
I remember seeing the Colosseum for the first time when I was a young boy. It left a lasting impression on me. Diego Della Valle boycolosseumimpression Change image and share on social
I want people to feel happy when they wear my shoes. Diego Della Valle feelhappypeople 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