Ballo’s Sustainable Design Strategy: Turning Reclaimed Materials Into Wearable Stories
StartUp Magazine | 29.10.2026 09:36
Ballo’s Sustainable Design Strategy: Turning Reclaimed Materials Into Wearable Stories. What if a pair of sunglasses could tell a story that went beyond personal style? For Ballo, that question sits at the heart of its approach to design. Founded by Alistair Barnes in Cape Town in 2013, the brand brings together handcrafted frames, reclaimed materials and a philosophy built around optimism, sustainability and the relationship between people and nature.