Adventure of a Lifetime
Luxury sportsweAr brAnd bALLy chAnneLs retro vibes to deLiver An exciting coLLection for the Avid Adventurer
O ne word that best describes Bally’s fall/ winter 2018 collection is “journey.” This season, the Bally Man is effortlessly youthful and is always on the cusp of a new adventure. Naturally, the collection echoes the same spirit, with styles that merge dress and casual wear together, forming a “casualization” defined by retro sportswear. the shoes The best example of this idea are the black derby shoes, the Olivio, which combines the elegance of leather dress shoes with the casual nature of rubber crepe soles. Bally also played with larger proportions to convey a sense of fluidity through the use of exaggerated soles. the bags In line with its younger attitude, the collection of bags this season is much sportier than Bally’s usual offerings. But luxury is not compromised here. Instead, it is tempered with a contemporary edge and practical attributes, with easy-to-wear features like multipockets, shoulder straps or added zips. After all, isn’t that what luxury sportswear is all about?
Bally’s signature multi-pocketed crew backpack, for instance, is reinterpreted this season with combinations of new fabrics such as suede. The versatile backpack is also playfully infused with vibrant color combinations like olive green, dark blue and burgundy. Meanwhile, the sportier version of the backpack is introduced in all-black, using nylon for the material. Furthermore, Bally decorated the bag with a new street-savvy strap that bears the Bally logo.
Speaking of which, the Bally logo from the 1920s also makes a reappearance through some pieces, like the duffle bags. You might distinguish the logo by the stripe underneath the word Bally, which is refashioned into an arrow that imbues an undeniable groove. the clothes Eventually, the collection trickles down to ready-to-wear pieces that, again, pays homage to retro. Check out the colorful striped crew neck sweater or the wool knit zip sweater. Outerwear plays a strong case for the Bally Man this autumn: A man who is adventurous and always eager to discover.