From maxi dresses to our favorite t-shirt and jeans, we love cotton for its durability, versatility, and comfort. When the label reads 100% cotton, we feel like we’re making a wise choice, a natural choice. Moreover, all parts of the … Read More
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Customers Want Custom, and They Want It Now
New research reveals rising demand for custom made clothing and personalizedvirtual experiences PRESS RELEASE (CHICAGO, IL – NOV 13 2020) Consumers say they’re ready for the ultimate personalized shoppingexperience for clothing, according to a new research study. A whopping 44% … Read More
You’re So Vain: What is Vanity Sizing and How to Stop It
Fashion works in several ways: it can help us view our bodies in a new and positive light, but it can also highlight the things we already feel are inadequate or unattractive about ourselves. Nowhere is this dichotomy more strongly … Read More
A Profile on Sustainable Fashion Designer Aiste Anaite
Balodana is all about making your clothes feel like a second skin and part of that is allowing you to explore variety you might not otherwise have stumbled upon in the hopes that you find what you’ve been looking for … Read More
In 2020, Push Your Own Boundaries
So…new year, new decade. What are you going to do about it? If you’re like most people, you’ll post on social media about a resolution or two, vow to be more grateful and eat fewer carbs, and then slide back … Read More
How Do You Take Your Body Measurements for Custom Clothes?
If it seems strange or unusual to be asked for your body measurements while shopping for clothes, that’s because it is out of the ordinary. Buying clothes that are made to a rough approximation of your body—Small, Medium, Large—is the … Read More
How to Measure for Custom Clothes with 3D Scanning Technology or Tape Measure
One of the biggest hurdles we encounter in our business is trying to make it easy for customers to get accurate measurements. There are many who feel strongly that a tape measure is the most accurate means, and others who … Read More
Your Guide to the 7 Pocket Styles
We love pockets. Such functional and simple additions, yet so rarely sighted on our most essential clothing. However, designers are finally hearing our woeful lamentations—pockets are now being sighted all over our skirts, dresses, and even our so-called slim-fit pants. … Read More
Delia von Hahn Has a Better Custom Made T-Shirt For You
You’ve probably noticed the high prices on fashionable workout wear—dubbed athleisure—and casual wear like T-shirts and tank tops from many brands. Sometimes, even a “plain white tee” can cost up to $200 just because it has a famous label on … Read More
Upcoming Events – Fall 2019
We are always movin’ and shakin’ somewhere at Balodana, and we would love to engage with you wherever we are! Check back to this page, as we’ll update it periodically to add new events. August 2019 September 2019 October … Read More