Bally, the Swiss luxury brand, is pleased to announce the direction of the Bally  design studio has been entrusted to Design Director Simone Bellotti, who joined  the company in October 2022 after a 16-year tenure at Gucci.  

Bellotti, whose career in addition to Gucci also includes senior design positions at  Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and Gianfranco Ferré, brings with him a deep  understanding of both ready-to-wear tailoring and accessories craftsmanship.  

Nicolas Girotto, CEO of Bally, stated: “I am honored to announce Simone Bellotti’s  leadership for the Bally design studio. Having already worked alongside the team  during the past nine months, Simone will continue to interpret and rejuvenate our  signature codes in the context of today. Simone’s passion and appreciation for  Bally’s heritage, coupled with his extensive industry experience, will enable us to  continue to execute on our vision of creating timeless and elegant products that  uphold our legacy of craft and stand the test of time.” 

Simone Bellotti, Design Director of Bally, stated: “It is a great honor to be appointed  Bally’s Design Director and trusted with contributing to Bally’s extraordinary legacy.  The House’s unique Swiss heritage, coupled with its beautiful history rooted in a  pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence, is a powerful inspiration.” 

Under the guidance of CEO Nicolas Girotto, Bally is in the midst of a transformation  with a rejuvenated strategic direction. Bellotti’s appointment to lead the Bally  design studio further reinforces the renewed focus on Bally’s core values of  craftsmanship, innovation, and Swiss luxury. Bellotti’s first collection for Bally  will be presented during a fashion show at Milan Fashion Week in September.