Are you ready to have your designs and ideas become reality? It’s a very exciting time, but also a time that feels stressful to many designers and garment buyers who are unsure about the process, their options, or predicting the … Read More
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Smart Companies Need Smart Partners: Introducing the New Balodana
At Balodana, we’ve always believed that fashion should be more than fast and disposable—it should be intelligent, efficient, and ethical. And, it should fit your body! That’s why we’ve evolved from a custom fashion shopping site into something bigger: a … Read More
The Ugly Truth about Garment Recycling and Thrifted Fashion
Photo by @prudenceearl on Unsplash The Myths and Realities of Recycling and Thrifting in Addressing Fashion Overproduction In recent years, recycling and thrifting have been hailed as key solutions to the fashion industry\’s overproduction crisis. While these practices offer some … Read More
How to Approach Holiday Shopping with Intentionality
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of shopping without much thought. We’re scrolling our feed, and suddenly the most amazing video about the most amazing gift ever pops … Read More
Three Ways To Find Your Perfect Fit
We say it all the time. Our bodies are unique. Your clothing may technically fit, or it may be in style, but it may not enhance your appearance or make you feel good. This is the perfect opportunity to dig … Read More
Style Trends: Quiet Luxury
This year, the words “quiet luxury” appeared in 684% more Google searches. While some credit the desire for a more sustainable approach to fashion, other analysts feel the style is reflective of current socioeconomic conditions, leading affluent individuals to seek … Read More
Fabrics Explained: Polyester
As part of our ongoing series on fabrics, we’re taking a look at one of the most misunderstood and celebrated fabrics of all time: humble, versatile polyester. We’re 100% committed to sustainability in fashion, but we know that things aren’t … Read More
The Clothing Supply Chain’s 3 Biggest Challenges & Why They Matter
Have you ever wondered where your clothing comes from? Or how your wardrobe goes from raw materials to that soft cotton T-shirt or gauzy viscose maxi dress? Assembling clothing requires a huge workforce: from the farmer that harvests hemp or … Read More
How To Measure: 5 Steps to Accurate and Easy Waist Measurement
Whether it’s made-to-measure or off the rack, knowing your measurements is key to clothing that fits well. An accurate waist measurement is of critical importance when purchasing custom made pants and skirts, but it’s also useful information for peplum blouses, … Read More
