Bally – why Swiss-made never goes out of style
Words: Gentleman's Journal
For over 160 years, the Swiss luxury-goods maker Bally have been best known for producing some of the most beautiful and well-made shoes and leather accessories in the world.
Sir Edmund Hillary wore Bally shoes when climbing and when man ascended to the moon it was NASA that turned to their meticulous, hand-finished qualities to devise the sole of the shoe in which to do it in.
And whilst their beautifully crafted Latour calf-skin Derby shoes may not be suitable to walk on the moon, they will no doubt make quite the impression in the boardroom for many years to come. Pair them with their Freddy reversible leather belt to complete the look. Latour Derby shoes £350, bally.co.uk and Freddy belt £195, bally.co.uk
Bally have always been known for its innovation and quality of workmanship, whilst staying true to timeless, brand heritage – and we’ve more recently become enticed with their trendy ready to wear collection where classic staples have been remixed with refreshing jewel tones and slimmer cuts.
And now, they’ve have set the standards of clothing fit for a gentleman, and their unlined wool-canvas blazer is a refreshing alternative to the linen blazer, which offers the right amount of coolness for the warmer months and doesn’t crease as much as linen, too. Wool-canvas blazer £1,095, bally.co.uk
Our favourites also include the Brummel grained leather backpack, available in black or bark, is a smart nod to modern style for the traversing gent. The best part about investing in a quality backpack, is because of how versatile this accessory is; why not swap the briefcase in favour for the Brummel and you’ll soon realise how convenient ‘handsfree’ is.
Similarly, the Brummel pairs handsomely with their meticulously crafted Weilon driving shoes, which is available in 5 tones. We particularly favour their navy option, with contrast tan lacing details – try them with shorts and polo for this summer, gentlemen. Brummel backpack – £895, bally.co.uk and Weilon driving shoes – £325, bally.co.uk
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