EASY DOES IT

Under the creative direction of Matteo Tamburini, Tod's is bringing laid-back luxury from Italy to the world

- NICK SULLIVAN

TOD'S IS AMONG THE MOST RESPECTED ITALIAN LUXURY BRANDS. Yes, it's because of the product—its Gommino driving shoe, for instance, is iconic. But the company's reputation also stems from its perspective. For more than a century, Tod's has eschewed the ebb and flow of fashion to focus on the not-unsubstantial task of bringing luxury out of the realm of fantasy and into the real world. Instead of chasing trends, the brand has committed itself to making the stuff people use day in and day out—like unfussy footwear and go-anywhere bags—more durable, more comfortable, and just plain better. And now, with