SimplyAbuDhabi XXXIII

bALLy desire for ease, comfort and functionality: this is the escapist dream of bally for the Spring/Summer 2019 collection. both for men and women, bally has created retro stylish sportswear, inspired by 70s and 80s colour photo hues: images marked by a bold colour saturation mixed with vintage sepia tones, such as the every-day ironic vignettes of American life by Joel Sternfeld and the nostalgic shots by Stephen Shore. The entire collection is, therefore, an homage to the warm colours of Californian sunsets, often consecrated by these photographers. Coming back to the Collection itself, the vast bally archive features strongly, from shoes and bags revisited to a ribbon-style bally logo from a 1940 reynold Vuilleumier advertising poster, bringing new life to clothes and accessories. The bally man possesses an optimistic and eager youthful mindset, he’s a relaxed wanderer. Layering, as for the bally woman, allows a comfortable but refined style: trenches overlay paper thin leather jackets and shorts. The 70s are echoed in the blousons and suede bombers, worn over loose and belted trousers. For men, sneakers are central although the collection includes leather loafer and mixed material boot styles. High-top espadrilles with a crepe-sole are the essential accessory even on the beach. The bally man wants comfort where the bag is a must: masterfully crafted leather backpacks, softest leather weekenders and totes in different shapes. MENS Spring Summer 2019