Tod’s x Xiao Zhan: The Fusion of Artistry & Italian Style

The Fashionisto

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Published November 18, 2024

Xiao Zhan brings his artistic vision to the Tod’s • X collection.Pin
Xiao Zhan brings his artistic vision to the Tod’s • X collection. Photo: Tod’s

Xiao Zhan returns to the spotlight as Tod’s brand ambassador with a new capsule collection that embodies the essence of Italian craftsmanship. In collaboration with Tod’s creative director, Matteo Tamburini, Zhan channels his distinct artistic flair into a blend of luxury and personal touch.

The Tod’s • X collection captures a sophisticated yet approachable aesthetic, mirroring the Chinese actor and singer’s cultivated style.

Xiao Zhan Tod’s • X Capsule Collection

Actor Xiao Zhan showcases the Di Bag Swing from the Tod’s • X collection.Pin
Actor Xiao Zhan showcases the Di Bag Swing from the Tod’s • X collection. Photo: Tod’s

The Tod’s • X collection, the second collaboration since Zhan’s engagement with the brand in 2021, balances modern minimalism with an understated luxury. The Di Bag Swing emerges as a scene-stealer, with a soft leather finish and structural precision.

Posing for a campaign image, Xiao Zhan highlights the new phone holder from his Tod’s • X collection.Pin
Posing for a campaign image, Xiao Zhan highlights the new phone holder from his Tod’s • X collection. Photo: Tod’s

Meanwhile, the phone holder, distinguished by the sleek T Barretta detail, offers a practical statement in a world where digital essentials are paramount.

The T Vintage sneakers, from the Tod’s • X collection, channel a 70s aesthetic. Pin
The T Vintage sneakers, from the Tod’s • X collection, channel a 70s aesthetic. Photo: Tod’s

Color and texture define the collaboration. The pieces are awash in neutral tones, from grey to brown. With beige and green accents, the T Vintage sneakers embody the casual elegance of 1970s Italian sportswear, down to the contrast stitching.

Xiao Zhan’s Tod’s • X collection features chic accessories like a wool scarf available in two colorways.Pin
Xiao Zhan’s Tod’s • X collection features chic accessories like a wool scarf available in two colorways. Photo: Tod’s

The wool scarf, enveloped in a gentle heathered hue, complements the double-collar shirt, which carries a crisp silhouette perfect for a transitional wardrobe.

Xiao Zhan is a stylish vision in neutrals for his Tod’s • X collection.Pin
Xiao Zhan is a stylish vision in neutrals for his Tod’s • X collection. Photo: Tod’s

Through Xiao Zhan’s creative interpretation, the Tod’s • X capsule captures the distilled essence of Italian lifestyle. The collaboration marks a modern-day cultural exchange, bridging Italian artisanship with Zhan’s nuanced, contemporary vision.