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3 Reasons to Avoid Cotton – and 1 BIG Reason to Buy It Now

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