TOD'S @ SS2013 Men & Women Presentation

TOD'S SS2013 women’s collection represents the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and modernity  rediscover the real meaning of an Icon:  timeless, contemporary style, an everyday choice in quality and beauty. The ability of manufacturing the highest quality leather with timeless taste and attention to contemporary creativity are at the very essence of Tod’s DNA resonating throughout this collection. Colorful and rich in refined details emphasize both iconic and innovative new styles.

The Ballerina, with artisanal, fine wedge, is both refined and feminine whilst retaining its innate style. A selection of models characterized by a wide spectrum of fun, summer colors with the wedge itself paying an intrinsic role, is recognizable by tonal colors and enveloped in the highest quality leather. 

The D Bag, iconic bag of the Brand, is unveiled in new models and precious day options with a sophisticated and soft structure in a variety of luxurious dégradé (shaded tones) python. A special Couture edition in precious skins brings forth the pure art of craftsmanship elevating the D bag to an object of sheer desire.

The Signature Collection is the essence of pure luxury in leather. The special tactile pattern that is the hallmark of Tod’s Signature has quickly become a recognised symbol of elegance and refinement. Inspired by the rubber gommini - studs on the sole of the iconic Tod’s loafer, the Tod’s Signature Collection pattern is imprinted on leather to create a distinctive look and feel, perfectly in tune with the brand’s philosophy of combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting edge design and manufacturing techniques.

The emphasis is on new styles and bright colours. The clutch bag comes in a classic size and in a shoulder bag version, with a chain strap, in two different sizes. There is a structured briefcase with a handle that features the option of using a chain shoulder strap. Soft shoppers come in a small and medium size and have handles joined to the body of the bag with a chain arrangement that helps to keep the mouth closed when the bag is being carried.

 The colours are dazzling – orange, turquoise, pink and sky blue. There are also classic hues for those who prefer something more discreet: navy blue, ecru, silver grey and putty. Some models feature studs that decorate and augment the Signature pattern provides a unique combination of design excellence and functionality for modern women everywhere who aspire to the elegance, quality and style inherent in the best of Made in Italy.

A year after its launch, Tod’s made a return of the D-Bag Couture Collection for SS2013 and premier offer from the brand with a totally individual take on the House philosophy of Made in Italy. Taking its inspiration from the world of couture, where skilled artisans using the finest materials create one-off pieces for a highly discerning clientele, the Tod’s D-Bag Couture Collection comprises a number of limited edition D-Bags designed to illustrate the very best of Made in Italy craftsmanship.

The Tod’s D-Bag Couture Collection takes the classic D-Bag as the blue print of this new project, the iconic bag of the brand that has proved so successful with women all over the world. With fans that have included the likes of Catherine Middleton, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Naomi Watts. The D-Bag is the perfect foundation for building the couture collection. 

The Tod’s D-Bag Couture is made from special materials using extremely advanced manufacturing techniques. The bags feature rich embroidery in white thread, small chains embroidered on leather and painted by hand, and painted stones embroidered on leather.