Tod's wins 2025 sustainable fashion award for craft and artisanship
Tod_s has won the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Award in the 'craft and artisanship' category. The award was organised by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). It recognises the brand's Tod_s Passport project_ a digital product passport created for its two signature products: the iconic Di Bag and the Gommino loafer.
"This project_ created with the support of Aura Blockchain Consortium and Temera_ demonstrates Tod's commitment to sustainability_" reads a statement from the Marche-based company. "It was developed to ensure traceability_ authenticity and transparency throughout the entire production process. It also offers the customer a more complete and informed experience."
Through a digital passport accessible via an app_ consumers can follow every stage of the product's creation_ from the selection of materials to the final manufacturing process.
The award was presented during Milan Fashion Week at an exclusive ceremony at the Teatro alla Scala. Model Iman presented the award to Tod_s creative director_ Matteo Tamburini.
“We are honoured to receive this award_ which celebrates our commitment to combining traditional craftsmanship with sustainable innovation_” Tamburini emphasised. “The Tod_s Passport project represents a true revolution in the luxury sector_ combining sustainability and innovation for products of the highest quality. It is our way of looking to the future_ without ever forgetting the roots of our heritage."
Tod_s also presented its spring/summer 2026 collection during the fashion week concluding today in Milan. The signature Gommino driving shoe is the absolute star_ with its design codes forming the common thread throughout the entire collection.
Leather has always been Tod's material of choice and is worked with the most refined techniques. Inlays_ perforations and hand-stitching enhance the softness of the materials and the attention to every detail. From selection and cutting to stitching and assembly_ each step showcases the finest Italian craftsmanship_ reinterpreted with a modern eye.
Under the creative direction of Tamburini_ the garments mould to the body with an essential lightness. The colour palette features warm_ natural tones with burnt shades and saffron yellow accents. These colours characterise the soft Pashmy peacoat_ with its impalpable feel; the perforated nappa leather jacket; and the cotton trench coat with inserts that reveal sartorial details. Stripes_ a classic summer motif_ are the result of skilful workmanship and are crafted from leather and applied to extremely lightweight fabrics and materials.