I was looking for a name with an old English sound, very easy to pronounce in every language and easy to remember. At the beginning I used J. P. Tod's, but then in 1999 it was shortened since too many people were asking who was Mr. J. P. Tod's. Diego Della Valle begineasyenglish share on social
When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect. Diego Della Valle centraldressitalian Change image and share on social
You try to be young, maybe you like to have a few toys, but it's not the most important thing in life. Diego Della Valle importantlifething Change image and share on social
I come from a family with a long tradition in shoemaking, and I still live in a region famous for its shoemakers. It is getting harder and harder to find skilled workers. There are no professional training institutes, so we have to train our own employees. And an apprenticeship takes three years. Diego Della Valle apprenticeshipemployeefamily share on social
There is a time to be chic and sportive, there is a time to be sexy and feminine, but it's hard to find the balance, and Tod's has done that. Diego Della Valle balancechicfeminine Change image and share on social
When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life. Diego Della Valle chooselifequiet Change image and share on social
You have to be serious-minded in business, but not take yourself seriously. Diego Della Valle businessmind Change image and share on social
On weekends, the U.S. was casual; in Italy the weekend was very formal. I came to understand that weekends are about free time, and that one could wear high quality, tasteful products that weren't so formal. Diego Della Valle casualformalfree share on social
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
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