Tod's Spring Summer 2020 Women's Collection
Tod’s presents the modernity of clean lines and high quality materials, envisioned by the expert hands of skilled artisans who used unique craftsmanship to create cosmopolitan products.
Leather takes center stage, and is tie-eyed, or cut into cascades of sequins; pony skin is woven into macramé, pleats are created from nappa intarsia which is soft line satin.
Blouson jackets are sharply structured, and cozy overcoats come in anaconda or rubberized leather. There are also touches of zebra print which add a dash of vibrant eccentricity to the collection.
The palette juxtaposes natural leather hues with graphic black and white, softened by muted pastels or given definition by accents of bright color.
The focus for accessories is on the art and craftsmanship of saddlery. San Crispino stitching accentuates the tapered silhouette of kitten-heeled slingbacks and slip-ons, so that the meticulous skill which goes into making the products, becomes a mark of contemporary style.
Round toe loafers in metallic leather and zebra-print pony skin, reconfirm one of the brands signature designs. The iconic letter T, taken from the archives features throughout the collections, on fastenings of handbags on driving shoes and on buckles, emphasizing and giving character to the Tod’s brand.
The new T stands for Tod’s, but also tradition, talent and time. The savoir-faire is the true expression of contemporary individuality. Talent as an asset to be nurtured in order to grow and modernity captures the essence of overcoming time, becoming timeless. This experimentation is intrinsic to the Italian way of doing things; it shapes the future with tradition, whether this be in arts, crafts, cinema, or lifestyle.
When films such as L’avventura, L’eclisse and Red Desert were released, Monica Vitti’s introspective roles, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, embodied a completely new kind of femininity. That idea of femininity and elegance is now considered timeless; and this is what has inspired this collection.
