The Tod's story begins in 1900 with a small shoe factory run by the Della Valle family. In the mid 1900s, the family expanded the business into a factory. By the 1970s, Tod's was making shoes for American department stores. In the 1980s, Diego Della Valle began using new marketing strategies and expanded the brand into smaller brands focusing on various lifestyles, such as the Hogan and Fay lines.
Today, Tod's is known as one of the leading manufacturers of luxury leather goods as well as casual wear. They have many brands, each with its own particular ascetic, allowing for a mix of traditional and modern designs, all based on high quality materials and craftsmanship. Each product is handmade by skilled artisans in one of the brand's own factories. All aspects of manufacturing, from material selection to actual production are overseen by the Della Valle family.
Tod's is considered one of the highest quality brands, with pieces that have become part of fashion iconography, specifically the Driving Shoe and the D Bag. Owning a piece created by the Tod's brand is a status symbol of those in the know, as well as those interested in having the highest quality items. Tod's is cherished by consumers seeking high quality, elegance, and functionality.