I worked in the family business, which was my father’s shoe making company that he had inherited from his father, and that led me to become interested in what could be achieved by a great Italian brand. That became my ambition as a young man. Diego Della Valle Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
The boom for luxury goods is unending. There are people who never have to worry about whether they can afford something they like. In one part of the world or another there will always be someone with money to spend on luxury. Diego Della Valle Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids. Diego Della Valle Read Quote
