Tod’s new Italian Diaries campaign brings together a class of young talents with well-known names— Ella Bleu Travolta, Lennon Gallagher, Stella Banderas, Roberto Rossellini and Leo Gassmann — to celebrate the heritage brand’s classic Gommino loafer.
Shot by photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch at Villa Talamo, nestled in the landscapes of Tuscany, the campaign brings together five up-and-coming talents from various creative industries: music, fashion, film and TV. The new initiative represents a new chapter for the brand, whose images have previously used models and brand ambassadors to front seasonal messaging.
According to Italian brand, the campaign encapsulates the spirit of Italian lifestyle, joy of life, conviviality and relaxed elegance with each talent’s individual styles merging with Tod’s heritage to showcase how the iconic Gommino remains a timeless, yet ever-evolving, symbol of elegance and craftsmanship.
“I truly feel honored to be part of this timeless and iconic story that will continue to be such a huge part of lifestyle and fashion for years and years to come,” actress and singer Ella Bleu Travolta said in a statement.
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The visuals unfold through a mix of black-and-white portraits and colorful still-life images that emphasize the footwear‘s rich textures. Alongside the images, a series of short videos give a glimpse into the life of each talent, which debut Monday with a mix of outdoor advertising and on Tod’s social channels.
“To me, the Gommino is a perfect representation of Italian design, luxurious and functional. It’s timeless. It’s a privilege to be part of the Tod’s legacy,” said the musician Lennon Gallagher, who was a fixture during the fall 2025 collections.
Tod’s Gommino is deeply embedded in the brand’s DNA, a link to its long history of Italian craftsmanship and leatherwork. It features a signature rubber pebble sole, available in suede or calf leather, in natural hues as well as a palette of bold colors such as yellow, light blue and orange.
“Being a part of this campaign felt like stepping into a legacy that has defined Italian style for so long but at the same time feels cool, relevant and modern,” writer and director Stella Banderas said.
