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Marcolin and Bally sign exclusive licensing deal

Swiss luxury brand Bally has confirmed that it is launching eyewear with the Marcolin Group after signing an exclusive worldwide licensing deal for “design, production and distribution” of sunglasses and optical frames for women and men. The agreement will last for five years, up to December 2023, said both companies in a statement, with the...

Fashion

Fashion industry turns out for DKMS Gala

DKMS, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating blood cancers like Leukemia, held their 12th annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, May 2. Members of the fashion industry were out to show their support, including iconic model Maye Musk, Camillo Pane, CEO of Coty Inc, and Frédéric de Narp, CEO of Bally. Pane,...

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Shandong Ruyi extends fashion portfolio with acquisition of Bally

London - Chinese textile and apparel giant Shandong Ruyi Group has acquired a controlling stake in luxury accessories and footwear label Bally International AG from JAB-Holding, as the company continues to build up its portfolio of fashion brands. Shandong Ruyi signed an agreement to purchase a majority stake in the Swiss label for an...

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After Jimmy Choo, there comes Bally – JAB keeps divesting from luxury

German billionaire Reimann family's investment vehicle is letting its luxury holdings go, putting shoemakers Jimmy Choo and Bally International up for sale to focus on the food and beverage operations it has spent billions expanding in recent years. JAB Holding Co. said earlier this week it's reviewing strategic options for both companies at a...

Fashion

Bally to merge men's and women's catwalk shows

Swiss luxury brand Bally has announced it will merge its men's and women's catwalk presentations into one show during Milan's women's fashion week next month. The decision is part of a new business strategy and a natural step, design director Pablo Coppola told WWD. 'There is clearly a need to rethink the way we are showing collections. We have...

Retail

Bally opens on Rodeo Drive

Los Angeles - Bally, Swiss-based brand, recently opened a new flagship in the U.S. The luxury label debuted its new store this past Thursday, February 18, off of Rodeo Drive. The boutique boasts 2,013 square feet and features a modern, classic interior decor. The store will have a two-story red marble facade to elevate its design. Bally is known...

Business

Bally integrates Zagliani into business

Swiss fashion house Bally has confirmed that it has fully integrated Italian luxury atelier Zagliani into its business, securing exclusive use of the Milan-based atelier and its 30 artisans. As a result of the integration, Zagliani, which is renowned for its technical expertise in handcrafting luxurious leather, will pause production on its own...

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Enter Claudia Cividino at Bally

Swiss luxury retailer Bally in its attempts to begin to conquer the American market has brought on industry veteran, Claudia Cividino, as their new CEO of the Americas. While the luxury market seems very hit or miss in America right now, with certain brands like Brunello Cucinelli and Roger Vivier exceeding revenue expectations, but other brands...

Apparel

Bally opens first global flagship in London

Swiss luxury shoe and accessories company Bally launched their new concept store in London on Wednesday. The three-floor, 4,320 square foot Bond Street store is the first global store to offer Bally’s full menswear, womenswear, footwear and accessories collections, as well as new services including bespoke footwear. Other stores will follow in...

Apparel

Bally names new chief executive

Swiss luxury brand Bally has appointed Frederic de Narp as its new chief executive, effective November 4. De Narp joins Bally from his position as president and chief executive of Harry Winston, where he has been credited with turning around the luxury jewellery and watch brand. Reinhard Mieck, CEO of Bally’s parent company Labelux said: “We are...