44 Quotes by Diego Della Valle

I hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course!

When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.

Businessmen should not put their finger in politics, because they tend to think only of their own self-interest. But I worry about the low morale in Italian industry and the lack of government initiatives to help the poor.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids.

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.

I want people to feel happy when they wear my shoes.

I was born and I live in a small village, where the centre of life is the square, and the small bar/cafe.

There is a time to be chic and sportive, there is a time to be sexy and feminine, but it's hard to find the balance, and Tod's has done that.

Tod's customers - whatever their nationality - want the very best things in life.