Italian design heritage took center stage at Matteo Tamburini’s latest presentation for Tod’s, where a seamless blend of modernity and tradition unfolded. Tamburini, who has an impeccable eye for detail, drew heavily on the legacy of Italian designers Vico Magistretti and Gio Ponti, creating a collection that celebrated their revolutionary approaches to form and function.
Images of Ponti’s iconic Superleggera chair and Magistretti’s timeless Atollo lamp adorned Tamburini’s moodboard, embodying the elegance and ingenuity that defined Italian design from the 1950s to the ’70s. At a preview at Milan’s Villa Necchi Campiglio, he noted, “It’s a tribute to Italian exceptional savoir faire,” setting the tone for his vision.
The setting itself, designed by Piero Portaluppi in the 1930s, was a harmonious backdrop for Tod’s presentation. Tamburini echoed the venue’s modernist sophistication in his designs, refining Tod’s hallmark casual aesthetic into something strikingly contemporary. Leather, the brand’s signature material, took the spotlight, treated to a buttery softness with a satiny finish, aptly named Pashmy. This luxurious leather was transformed into elegant wardrobe staples, exemplifying the balance of functionality and beauty that Tamburini admired in the works of Italian design masters.
Photos: Roman Horbun
