Creative director Matteo Tamburini asked himself how one's own imaginary world is formed, how it becomes a personal style and how it is then reflected in a collection.

As a creative, Matteo Tamburini asked himself how one’s own imaginary world is formed and how it becomes a personal style. Ahead of the Tod’s show, he explained that to answer that question he thought of how he absorbed images, music, films, people and places over the years, especially his formative ones.

Some of those inspirations stood out on his mood board, from Sade to Uma Thurman, Christy Turlington, Princess Diana and Linda Evangelista – all circa 1990s, which is proving to be a major fount of influence for Italian designers this season. However, he cautioned that the collection did not stem from nostalgia for a specific time but “from the way desire contributes to shaping style, with the freedom to reinterpret what you admire through the sensitivity of who you are.”

This was reflected in a collection that had several more graphic elements and contrasting color blocks than usual for him. The trench was central and one of the better executed and chicest designs was worn by Irina Shayk, a belted tan model with epaulettes. Other designs showed perforated leather or were made in nappa or windsilk, combining silk and nylon. Tamburini also showed a cropped version, renewing its proportions.

The perforated motif was a recurring one, seen on knits, handbags, and Tod’s signature Gommino moccasins. These were also embellished with metal dots and reflected in the strong lineup of footwear, from the brand’s signature loafer to slides and more.

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