fashion

What is Prototyping in Garment Manufacturing?

If you’ve ever owned a sewing machine, taken in a seam or adjusted a hem, or even just eyed the pattern selection at your local fabric store, you may have some idea of what it takes to make a single … Read More

Perfect Your Pear Shape with These Style Tips

Do you believe in the saying, “New Year, New You”? If you want to gain confidence and indulge in a little self-care in 2022, one place to start is your personal wardrobe. The most flattering clothes are those that take … Read More

How to Make Your Apple Body Look Amazing

At Balodana, we love and celebrate ALL bodies! And anyone of any shape can look beautiful and confident in their clothes, it’s just a matter of thinking about architecture and style. Today we celebrate the apple bodies out there! If … Read More

5 Bad Shopping Habits To Break Right Now

When it comes to shopping, we’re all guilty of a few bad habits. Maybe we give in to the occasional sale, or splurge on the handbag that we know will only be trendy this season.  However, there are some shopping … Read More

Get to Know Your Fabrics: Viscose!

You may have noticed the word “viscose” on a garment label and wondered what it is. Is it sustainable? Is it natural? Does it harm the environment? Is it durable?  There are a lot of reasons to love viscose — … Read More

Anastasia Chatzka in Boutique

Designer of the Month: Anastasia Chatzka

We’re so thrilled to have talked to our Designer of the Month Anastasia Chatzka about her brand and her story this past week! Midwest fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka was born and raised in Detroit and now calls Chicago home. Vibrant … Read More

Balodana at The Guild

Balodana at The Guild (Trunk Show & Free Measurements)

In our campaign to provide women with easy, free body measurements, Balodana is hosting a series of pop-ups and trunk shows all summer long at The Guild in Lincoln Park, Chicago! The Guild is the new one-stop pop up shop … Read More