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
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
I grew up watching my father work, and learning from him what good quality is. I took from him the passion to create beautiful and exclusive products. He also taught me to persevere if I want to reach my goals. Diego Della Valle beautifulcreateexclusive 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
When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life. Diego Della Valle chooselifequiet Change image and 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
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
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
Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri. Diego Della Valle amalficapricircle Change image and share on social
