Tod’s is also changing its creative director: Matteo Tamburini is stepping down
He had been the brand’s creative director since 2023
The whirlwind of creative director changes continues: the Tod’s Group announced this evening that Matteo Tamburini is to step down as creative director of the Tod’s brand. According to a statement from the Marche-based company, the change comes ‘in line with the company’s decision to embark on a new direction that will enable it to communicate the brand’s values, the recognisability of its design codes and the artisanal quality of its products and the Italian lifestyle with greater clarity’.
Tamburini had been at the helm of the creative team since 2023. He presented his latest collection in September, during Milan Fashion Week. Born in Urbino in 1982, before joining Tod’s he brought his creative flair to Rochas, Schiaparelli, Pucci and Bottega Veneta.
“I would like to thank Matteo for the creative and professional contribution he has made during his time with us, for the commitment he has shown and for the work he has carried out alongside the company’s teams,” said Diego Della Valle, chairman and chief executive of the group. “We wish Matteo all the best for the next stage of his career.”
“My time at Tod’s has been an important chapter in my professional career and an opportunity to bring my creative vision to the brand,” adds Matteo Tamburini. “I am proud of what we have achieved together and grateful to the Della Valle family for the opportunity they gave me. Above all, I would like to thank the talented people with whom I have had the pleasure of working, whose passion and dedication have made this experience so meaningful. I bring this journey to a close with deep respect for the work we have done and for the people who made it possible.”
In recent days Pierpaolo Piccioli has stepped down as creative director of Balenciaga, a brand within the Kering group, just 18 months after his appointment; he has been replaced by Martine Rose, a former collaborator of the previous creative director, Demna (now at Gucci). Also within the group led by Luca de Meo, Anthony Vaccarello has left Saint Laurent after 10 years, and Sean McGirr has done the same at Alexander McQueen, which he had been leading since 2023. Veronica Leoni, meanwhile, has left Calvin Klein after around two and a half years with the brand.
