Diego Della Valle
Diego Della Valle
Diego Della Valleis the President and CEO of the Italian leather goods company, Tod's...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth30 December 1953
CountryItaly
happy-life perfect too-much
When you work too much, you are boring - that is possible. But to have a happy life, if you can do several things in the correct way, that is perfect.
father host employers
I hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course!
kids racing wanted
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids.
father law shoes
My father wasn't absolutely delighted. He wanted me to become a lawyer. I studied law, but I thought the shoe business was more exciting.
dream new-york bridges
I remember perfectly my first trip to New York, when I was on the bridge between Brooklyn and Manhattan, when I saw the skyscrapers. It was like an incredible dream.
children home citizens
Image is something you construct, while reputation starts at home. If you are able to pass on solid values to your children, then they can become citizens of the world.
country circles pompeii
Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri,
store temples
Saks is one of the temples of good-quality products in America. The Saks shop in New York, for me, is the most interesting department store in America.
cultural easily global italy la message rest send symbols top vital
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.
attitude italian simple
Italian style is a natural attitude. It is about a life of good taste. It doesn't have to be expensive. Simple but with good taste. Luxury is possible to buy. Good taste is not.
dark blue jeans
I need to have a quick wardrobe. Two or three blazers with dark gray pants, two pairs of jeans, two light blue shirts, a casual shirt, two pairs of shoes, one formal one not. Small accessories like Tod's Greca belt and our woven bracelets for a wild touch.
italian central-park perfect
When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.
luxury worry people
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.
things-in-life trying important
You try to be young, maybe you like to have a few toys, but it's not the most important thing in life.