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At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned

Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has been little mention at Milan Fashion Week of some of the industry's forgotten workers -- whom prosecutors...

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Italy probes Tod's executives over labour exploitation

Italian prosecutors are investigating three executives from luxury fashion label Tod's, as well as the company itself, for alleged labour exploitation, according to a court document seen Thursday by AFP. Milan Prosecutor Paolo Storari had previously requested a six-month ban on the company's advertising, with Judge Domenico Santoro fixing a...

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Tod’s CEO defends company ethics following labour exploitation allegations

"Made in Italy is one of our country's excellences, recognised worldwide," explained Diego Della Valle last Friday from Tod's headquarters in Milan. The executive's comments came after the city's Public Prosecutor's Office requested judicial administration for the Marche-based company, Tod's SpA, for allegedly negligently facilitating "severe...

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Tod's faces judicial administration over claims of "severe labour exploitation"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has requested to place the Marche-based company Tod's spa under judicial administration for negligently facilitating "severe labour exploitation" along its production chain. The request from public prosecutor Paolo Storari is addressed to Italy's Court of Cassation, which has scheduled a hearing for November...

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Tod's wins 2025 sustainable fashion award for craft and artisanship

Tod’s has won the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Award in the 'craft and artisanship' category. The award was organised by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). It recognises the brand's Tod’s Passport project, a digital product passport created for its two signature products: the iconic Di Bag and the Gommino loafer. "This project, created...

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Tod's chairman Diego Della Valle honoured by French Government

Diego Della Valle, chairman of Tod’s Group, has been awarded the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des arts et des lettres by the French Government. The rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters is one of the principal honours of the French Republic. It is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional...

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Tod’s accolades show why Italian craftsmanship is the new luxury power move

As the luxury sector increasingly reckons with questions of authenticity, sustainability, and the long-term value of heritage, Tod’s has emerged as a standard-bearer for Italy’s artisanal tradition—now receiving dual international accolades that underscore its strategic positioning in a crowded global market. Diego Della Valle, President of Tod’...

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Chinese giant Alibaba is courting Italian luxury houses

Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group Holding's Lazada is eyeing Italian luxury houses such as Giorgio Armani and D&G, in a bid grow e-commerce sales to 100 billion dollars by 2030. Having premium European fashion and design brands in its portfolio would stave off other Asian competitors, reported Bloomberg. The company's executives recently...

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Former Chanel executive takes helm at Tod's

Milan - Luxury Italian shoe company Tod's on Thursday named John Galantic, a former top manager at Chanel, to replace founder Diego Della Valle as chief executive. The appointment comes after L Catterton, an investment fund associated with luxury giant LVMH, made a friendly takeover bid for Tod's in February, which allowed it to delist from the...

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Tod’s unveils collaboration with Rahul Mishra

Italian luxury fashion house Tod’s has unveiled a collaboration with renowned Indian couturier Rahul Mishra, which will debut during London Fashion Week with a cocktail party at the brand’s Bond Street boutique in London. Mishra is the latest designer to participate in Tod’s new ‘Tod’s Factory’ project, a creative laboratory where established...

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Can blockchain and NFC chips put an end to counterfeiting and idea theft in the fashion industry?

The fashion industry is facing a double threat: a rise in counterfeiting that eats into their profits and a fast-fashion culture that copies designs with impunity. But blockchain offers a glimmer of hope. Or rather, a concrete answer. Blockchain: Tracking a fashion item’s entire journey A blockchain is essentially “a large, public, distributed...

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Lower revenues from Greater China impacts Tod’s Q1

Tod’s turnover reached 252.3 million euros, down 6.7 percent in the first quarter with the strong impact of currencies and China weakness weighing on the results. The company said in a statement that Tod's and Roger Vivier were visibly affected by the weakness of the Chinese market. However, all brands performed well in the European and American...