In 1900, Filippo found a small shoe factory in Italy that remained a family business for the next seven decades. The turnaround came in the 1970s, when Filippo’s grandson, Diego Della Valle, entered the business and took over the responsibility of its development. With the help of his innovative marketing strategies and the company’s handmade manufacturing process, he turned the family-run business to an industrial firm, and today, Tod’s SpA is the holding group, among the leading producers of shoes and luxury leather goods,with brand names such as Tod’s and Hogan.
Cost of indulgence:
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Prices range from R1.08 lakh onwards and depend on how crazy one wants to get with the leather texture and the numbers of combinations of the leather used. Other details such as monogrammed initials, colours and braids also affect costs.
What do they offer
Tod’s custom-made project in India is an exclusive service that enables the customers to create their very own Tod’s accessories (bags, shoes and small leather goods), including the iconic Gommino shoes.
What can you choose
A buyer can choose from a range of styles, colours and exotic leathers—from alligator to water snake to other precious leather. Also one can choose to monogram it with his initials, creating a one-of-a-kind piece.
Where can you order It
In India, all orders are placed through the New Delhi store.
How long does it take
Once the order is placed locally, it is then forwarded to Tod’s headquarters near Ancona (region Le Marche, Italy) where the products are made. It takes around three months from the time of placing the order for the final product to be delivered.
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