Tod's Appoints Marie Litoyo As Friend Of The House

Tod’s is pleased to announce actress Ms. Marie Iitoyo as a new Friend of the House from September 2024, joining actress Nana Eikura, Tod’s ambassador in Japan, and together with Keita Machida and Yuki Ishikawa, Friend of the House. Marie Iitoyo, who will help to spread the image of the Italian luxury leather brand Tod’s, perfectly embodies the image of the brand and its timeless elegance and those values related to Italian Lifestyle.

Ms. Iitoyo affirmed: "I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed as a Friend of the House. In the past, when I worked with Tod’s, I felt that I shared the same values with the brand and its people. I am very happy that our relationship is getting stronger, and I’ll have more opportunities to collaborate closely with Tod’s.

As I recall, my first encounter with Tod’s was when I was a child, and my grandmother wore a pair of Tod’s shoes I immediately noticed. I will never forget that amazing feeling of finally being able to wear my Tod’s loafers after a long time. Now that I am a grown-up, I am grateful to have the opportunity to look into the production process and Tod’s exceptional craftsmanship. As a Friend of the House, I am very excited to learn more about the world of Tod’s and to have more opportunities to communicate the brand’s Italian Lifestyle to many people.”

Tod’s collections are focused on the search for the most exclusive and precious materials that, through the renowned methods of Italian craftsmanship, embody the highest expression of Tod’s artisanal tradition. Iconic pieces of the women’s wardrobe feature the highest level of luxury materials, including the iconic "Tod’s Di Bag", the "Tod’s T Timeless" family of bags, as well as the brand's signature "Gommino” in the Yorky Fall version.

Marie Iitoyo will attend the Tod's Spring/Summer 2025 collection fashion show, during Milan Fashion Week, on Friday, September 20th, 2024 (9:30am, CET).

Profile of Ms. Marie Iitoyo

Born on January 5, 1998, in Chiba Prefecture. She made her debut as a model in 2008 and has modeled for numerous fashion magazines. She debuted as an actress in 2012 and has appeared in the dramas “Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe” series, “Love You as the World Ends” series and “Born on What Day”, the movies “Rohan at the Louvre: The Louvre Collection”, the stage “Hamlet Q1” and other high-profile dramas, films, and stage productions. In addition, “Octo: Emotional Investigator Akari Shinno - Season 2,” a drama series in which she plays the lead role, is scheduled to begin airing on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV on October 3, 2024.

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