Tod’s: Matteo Tamburini steps down as creative director

Matteo Tamburini is stepping down as creative director of Tod's. The designer had held the position at the Italian brand, which is based in the Marche region, since 2023. He made his runway debut with the autumn/winter 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week. Tamburini had succeeded Walter Chiapponi in the role.

The announcement comes as the company decides to embark on a path that “enables a decisive communication of the brand's values, the recognisability of its codes and the artisanal quality of its products and Italian lifestyle”, a statement explained.

“I would like to thank Matteo for the creative and professional contribution he has made during his tenure, for the commitment he has shown and for the work carried out alongside the company teams. I wish Matteo all the very best for the future of his career,” underlined Diego Della Valle, chairman and chief executive officer of Tod's Group, in the statement.

“My experience at Tod’s has been an important chapter in my professional journey and an opportunity to bring my creative vision to the brand. I am proud of what we have achieved together and grateful to the Della Valle family for the opportunity I was given. Above all, I would like to thank the talented people I have had the pleasure of working with, whose passion and dedication have made this experience so meaningful. I conclude this journey with a deep respect for the work we have done and for the people who made it possible,” Tamburini added.

Born in Urbino in 1982 and raised in Pesaro, Tamburini studied fashion and design before entering the fashion industry in the early 2000s. He went on to work for several luxury brands, including Bottega Veneta.