Debuted amidst the serene formal gardens of the Chiostro di San Simpliciano in Milan, the Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Simone Bellotti epitomizes Bally’s legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship and pragmatic luxury, a tradition esteemed since 1851. This collection masterfully merges precision with fluidity and structure with softness, mirroring the manifold nature of Swiss identity. From the dynamic streets of Zurich to the tranquil alpine vistas, it exudes a refined purity and playful sophistication, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with contemporary innovation.
Setting classical design principles within novel contexts of contemporary living, the collection transitions from a place of sober elegance to the essence of Monte Verità, a utopian sanctuary for avant-garde intellectuals and creative souls who gathered in Ascona, Switzerland at the dawn of the 20th century. Their free-spirited lifestyle – eschewing urban life’s pressures in favour of a harmonious connection with nature – ignited a cultural renaissance in literature, dance, painting, and performance. Bellotti channels this bohemian élan today through the curated sounds of DJ Leo Mas, whose Balearic tunes defined the carefree vibe of Ibiza’s 1987 Summer of Love.
“il luogo dove la nostra fronte sfiora il cielo” – Ise Gropius
The place where our forehead touches the sky, a realm where aspirations meet the sublime.
Discover the allure of Men’s Spring/Summer 2024 Collection by Bally, a quintessential blend of pragmatic and timeless sophistication. Designed for those who appreciate both style and substance, this collection embodies Bellotti’s vision of layered elegance that mirrors our human nature. Vibrant hues of Swiss red, cobalt, and chartreuse flash against a palette of soft, washed neutrals, evoking the duality of urban sophistication and the gentle charm of alpine flora. The collection redefines classic silhouettes with shrunken proportions and precise symmetry, relinquishing familiar forms to create modern statements. Abundant in drape and movement, each piece in dry cotton, ripstop, poplin, jersey, and polished leathers exudes subtle charm and dynamic grace. The iconic Glendale and Scribe shoes are reimagined with contemporary zest, completing a vision that harmoniously bridges timeless elegance with contemporary innovation.
Grounded in Bally’s 172-year legacy of fine shoemaking, there is a re-emergence of archival models as new pillars of style. Revisiting and refining the flat buckled Glendale (Bally c. 1923) with a pointed vamp, the Scribe oxford lace-up (Bally c. 1951) with a burnished toe, and the Ballyrina flat (Bally c. 1940) with studded details, the standards of classic formality are imbued with contemporary rigor. Polished ‘appenzeller’ talisman belts and tooled leather bells all pay homage to Swiss custom. Luggage and handbags exemplify the dualities at play, as structured briefcases and frame purses in polished calfskin and gold chain hardware are seen alongside soft canvas messengers and weekender bags trimmed with the Bally ribbon and the heraldic Bally crest.
Revel in Bally’s perfect menswear summer styles, crafting timeless elegance with union of classical design with contemporary living.