Carl Franz Bally founds the eponymous company in Schönenwerd, Switzerland with a vision to create exquisite footwear from the finest leather, using the most innovative craftsmanship: creations with a strong sense of functionality and modernity. Bally was one of the very first European luxury goods brands to open in post-reform and opening China. By now the brand had also extended its offering to include clothing, handbags and leather goods for both men and women.