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Carl Franz Bally

Bally

Carl Franz Bally founded the Bally shoe business in Schönenwerd, Switzerland, in 1851. His role as an industrialist connects the house’s early history with the development of shoe manufacturing. Later Bally collections and product revivals draw on that long footwear heritage.

Carl Franz Bally
Gottfried Wolfsgruber · Source · Public domain

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
1851BallyCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
1851BallyFounder / co-founderCollection archive →Read the house guide →
Sources & further reading

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