Diego Della Valle (born 30 December 1953 on Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Fermo) is the President and CEO of the Italian leather goods company, Tod's. Read full biography of Diego Della Valle →
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.
I remember perfectly my first trip to New York, when I was on the bridge between Brooklyn and Manhattan, when I saw the skyscrapers. It was like an... →
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... →
Italian style is a natural attitude. It is about a life of good taste. It doesn't have to be expensive. Simple but with good taste. Luxury is... →
I hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course!
When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids.
Businessmen should not put their finger in politics, because they tend to think only of their own self-interest. But I worry about the low morale in... →
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... →
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... →
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... →
I want people to feel happy when they wear my shoes.
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 (born 30 December 1953 on Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Fermo) is the President and CEO of the Italian leather goods company, Tod's.