If there ever was a time where the next generation of young talent needed support from luxury brands, itâs now. Todâs Group has partnered with London fashion institution Central Saint Martins (CSM) on an initiative involving its students â entitled Todâs Legacy â to kick off London Fashion Week with the unveiling of a special project.
Working closely with Fabio Piras, course director of CSMâs prestigious MA fashion programme, 35 designers have taken part in the project via Todâs Academy, a collaboration launched with the college in 2020. With scholarships provided by the group, as well as mentorship from industry heavyweights such as Irish designer Simone Rocha, gallerist Carla Sozzani and international editor at large for
Tod’s unveils digital exhibition of student work, in partnership with Central Saint Martins Chloe Street
If ever there was a time when fashion’s young creatives needed support from the industry’s heavyweights, it’s now.
Luxury Italian label Tod’s has partnered with London fashion school Central St Martins on a creative project to nurture and inspire promising young designers, entitled ‘Legacy,’ the fruits of which were unveiled via a digital exhibition during London Fashion Week yesterday.
Back in 2020, Tod’s Group Chairman Diego Della Valle teamed up with Fabio Piras, course director of Central Saint Martins MA Fashion, to select 35 young designers who were given a straightforward brief: to interpret the brands iconic Gommino Loafer and the D-Bag with their own unique creative spin.