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Tod's Creative Director to step down

Jul 14, 2023 Italy

The Italian-based luxury group has announced that Walter Chiapponi is stepping down from his role as Creative Director by mutual agreement. Search for a successor is now underway

Chiapponi, who has been with Tod's since 2019, will unveil his last Spring/Summer 2024 women's collection for the house on the 22^nd of September during Milan Fashion Week. The new creative direction is expected to be announced in the coming months, said the company.

“Dedication, love and energy. This is how I would like to thank and greet Tod's, starting from a truly special style team, that supported my vision for four years and that contributed to this beautiful journey with delicacy, attention, passion and trust. An extraordinary experience, both personally and creatively, made of courage and temper, evolution and support, especially in the most delicate moments in life”, said Walter Chiapponi of his time at Tod’s.

Tod's chairman and CEO, Diego Della Valle, also thanked him “for the journey we have walked together, for his creativity and for the commitment we have shared together. Like Walter, we too will remember this experience in the best possible way”. In addition, he took the opportunity “to thank the people in the style office who work with great skill and commitment to the brand and company, enabling us to obtain excellent results”.

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