BALLY Autumn/Winter 2023 The collection was unveiled in a parade winding through the corridors and gardens of a historic Milanese residence. The collection celebrates a modern take on the masterful Swiss craftsmanship of leather goods and accessories that stretch back to the mid-19th century. A strong, elevated silhouette for women merges tropes of Hollywood past and present. Ready-To-Wear statements for day and night reflect the bygone grandeur of Da Vinci’s Casa degli Atellani, as its dark wood balustrades, scrolled ironwork, mosaic floors and opulent marble fireplaces create a rich dialogue with the season’s autumnal palette. Elusive characters embody a cinematic allure, as a duality of comfort and modern elegance abounds: structured leather coats and sophisticated tailoring is layered with fine gauge ribbed knitwear and silk pyjama separates to create contemporary expressions of effortless luxury. The gold BALLY emblem and bevelled Bally Spell, and nostalgic touch of archival prints combine the rigour of smart tailoring and leather separates. Fabrics include ‘corduroy’ suede, embossed python and lizard-effect leathers, plush shearling, quilted patent and velvet. Stonewashed denim and pinstriped English wools add elements of contrasting casual and formalwear, lifted by harmonious accessories in jewel tones of burgundy, ochre and deep ocean blue. The accessories collection creates a bold counterpart to the silhouette, fusing classical European and Western influences in tactile finishes from velvet and suede thigh-high boots in soft earth tones, to bright embossed ‘croc’ and patent handbags and weekender styles. fashion Womanthismonth.com September 2023 67
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