The Tod's story began in Italy in the early 1900s when Filippo Della Valle founded his shoe factory. Now headed by Filippo's grandson, Diego, Tod's has carved its well-deserved niche in the luxury goods sector by tightly controlling design and production of its goods and earning its reputation for quality over several generations.

Although still perhaps most famous for its Driving Shoe, Tod's eyewear is a welcome addition to the luxury optical scene.

Iris Optical has carried Tod's frames since September 2012.