Since the Russian invasion, Ukraine has seen a dramatic shift in its political and social landscape, and it’s affected all industries including the fashion industry and garment manufacturing there. Anastasia Chernetska, co-owner of Tavrovska, has seen these impacts first-hand, as … Read More
Designs & Designers
The 4+1 best natural fabrics to build into your wardrobe
There’s a lot of talk these days about sustainable fashion, and for good reason. The way many fashion companies produce clothing has a massive environmental impact and we are not here for it! The good news is that there are … Read More
What to Wear: Short Girls Edition
Finding clothes that fit you as a short woman may sometimes feel like a chore rather than an exciting activity. From dozens of “avoid” lists and confusing misconceptions about how to dress for your height, it’s tough. Balodana has you … Read More
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
How to Dress Your Hourglass Shape
The hourglass ⌛ body shape is a timeless one, associated with Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor and characterized by sexy, feminine curves. Because it is considered a classic body type for women, many designers start with this morphotype (body shape) … 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
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
Brother-Sister Duo Samshék Proves that Custom Made Clothes Don’t Have To Be Boring
One of the newest brands to join the Balodana marketplace is Samshek, which offers delightfully fresh designs at very affordable prices. How do they do it? Read on to find out! The name Samshék reflects the two parts of a … Read More
An Interview with Luxury Designer Lino Piani
Balodana represents a number of clothing designers and makers, in a wide range of prices from affordable to luxury class. We’re sometimes asked about the differences. It’s a bit like cars, we say: there are great, dependable cars with lower … Read More
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