Bally Men – Autumn/ Winter 2009 Collection

‘From head to toe I wanted this collection to capture the tangible energy and creativity of city life. Originally I was concentrating on interpreting a classic tailored look, when I saw an amazing shot of Steve McQueen working on his motorcycle; instantly the collection came together; clean, modern and simply urban.’ – Brian Atwood

Green, grey, and black, is the statement palette of the collection. Although these are accented with hints of colour, the true core feature of across all categories is texture. Shoes, bags, belts, jackets, trousers, and even motorcycle helmets all are offered in a wide range of textures; knitted rather than felted cashmere for overcoats, leather for motorcycle helmets, animal print on finely knit silk cashmere cardigans, chunky knit linings, complex texturing and layering that once put all together is a straightforward simple clean collection.

The shoe collection is sleek, sharp, elegant and ultimately modern. For the main; classic oxfords, monk strap loafers and chelsea boots, all come in rich lustrous, warm colours, finished off with delicately combined brogueing and stitching details. On some styles you will find a micro rubber sole in place of the familiar hand finished leather soles that give an added lightness and flexibility.  In addition there are classic combat boots with chunky zippers, which are given a new twist with the elongated ’flat iron’ toe, in cherry bamboo or granite colours.  There is ankle or full length work boots that have waterproof leather soles with injected rubber treads, in tough oiled leather, hard wearing and functional but still not heavy. Beautifully simple drivers are offered in sumptuous jewel colour suede’s, and finally the sleek sneakers subtly feature the Bally crest logo

In keeping with the urban theme the bag collection is simply sophisticated; clean lines are supported by sumptuous textures, shearling, ostrich, washed python, blanket wool with the Bally’s iconic trainspotting stripe knitted into it, are all begging to be touched. Key shapes are the elongated document bag and the oversized satchel/shopper. As well there is a structured, chic, and functional travel collection that features purpose built pieces; trolleys, 24 and 48 hour weekenders, computer cases, a men’s shoe carrier, as well as small leather goods ranging from portfolios to tie cases. This entire range has clean modern lines, features, multi-layered, highly organized compartments all lined in quilted silk gross grain, including removable pouches to ensure everything is well protected including laptops.

The Ready-to-Wear features an eclectic mix, of textures, materials, and prints that together become the modern suit.  Here the vest of a traditional 3 piece suit is replaced with finely knit jumpers or cardigans, often in an animal print. A hand tailored jacket is paired with jeans originally inspired by motocross trousers, or velvet trousers. The traditional suit shirt is replaced with silks and cottons cut pajama style, and finished off with a skinny leather tie. Biker jackets are made in Melton wool and trimmed in shearling. Alternatively washed out leather, is lined with chunky knit sweater that extends down to cover the hands, the way a true motorcycle jacket would. Finally the finest wool gabardine has been hand tailored for two piece single breast suits; slim-fit, sophisticated, urban.

Colors: slate – dark slate – granite – bamboo – chestnut – cherry – purple – black- oxblood – night – expresso

To feature this collection in your publication, please contact BRANDTHINK PR at +60-3-22872255.

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