Milan –
The Milanese luxury brand and Italian accessories specialist Tod’s, unveiled its first-ever full presentation of men’s ready-to-wear, complete with 20 male models during Milan Men’s Fashion Week.
Under the creative direction of Alessandra Facchinetti, Tod’s hosted a presentation of the its men’s Fall / Winter 2014-15 collection, abundant in both apparel and accessories.
The menswear line is being designed by an in-house team and will be produced internally. The collection will include polos, shirts, pants, sweaters, and, of course, outerwear. As for the fabrics? Expect plenty of the brand’s signature leathers and suedes, plus cashmeres, velvets, and combed wools.
The Tod’s presentation was held at the Villa Necchi Campiglio and included 30 looks, entitled ‘The Gentleman Room’. One of the highlights of the accessories section were the various declinations of its ”Script” icon handbag.
Functionality is also key in the new collection, thanks to multi-pocket systems and removable and separable pieces. Included as well is a new ultralight version of Tod’s iconic Gommino shoe. A line of jackets called Passport is also being introduced, that’s meant for travel and will be made from calf, velvet suede, and nubuck suede with removable or detached linings.