Padova
Established · $200-$400 · Cali, Colombia
Feminine blouses, dresses and linen pieces crafted with artisanal detail, where every stitch is intention.
Think: Latin soul, refined details
The buy: the linen blouse
What to buy
the linen blouse
Categories
Occasions
Why Padova is worth it
Padova makes feminine blouses, skirts and belts in Cali with handwork you notice up close: woven raffia, knotted cord fringe and orchid embroidery.
The clothes themselves are soft and easy, mostly viscose, cotton and linen in relaxed, regular cuts, so the detail does the talking: raffia embroidered by hand, fringe knotted from cord, orchids traced in thread as a nod to Colombian craft. Its belts carry the most character, leather peplums woven with raffia that can turn a plain dress into the whole look.
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About Padova
Catalina Leyva founded Padova in Cali in 2016 with her sister Juliana. The idea went back years, to a boutique visit on a work trip to Hong Kong that showed her luxury could be about how a piece makes you feel, not only how rare it is.
That became the label's point of view: feminine blouses, skirts and dresses finished by hand in Colombia, warm in colour and texture, with raffia, fringe and orchid motifs carrying its roots in Cali.
- Founded
- 2016
- Founded by
- Catalina Leyva and Juliana Leyva
- Based in
- Cali, Colombia
- Made in
- Colombia
- Made of
- Mostly viscose, cotton and linen, with leather and raffia belts
- Shipping
- Ships across the US from South Florida by UPS, free ground shipping over $400 and rates at checkout below that; its Colombian store ships worldwide by FedEx.
- Where to buy
- Padova's own site · Our Padova picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Most pieces are cut for a regular fit, with relaxed and fitted styles named on each product page. Sizes run XS to XL, and the size guide has the measurements.
- Care
The raffia-woven belts need gentle care: wipe them with a soft dry cloth, keep them away from water and direct sun, and leave any deep cleaning to a dry cleaner.
- Shipping
US orders ship from South Florida by UPS, so there are no import duties. Ground shipping is free over $400, and the rate for smaller orders shows at checkout.
- Returns
Full-price pieces can be returned within 14 days, unworn with tags, and you pay the return shipping. Sale items are final sale, and returns have to ship from a US address.
What Padova is made of
Viscose · Cotton · Linen
- Natural
- 39%
- Plant-based
- 36%
- Synthetic
- 25%
Works most in: viscose, cotton and linen
From the fabric listed on 478 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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If you like Padova
The buy: the embroidered midi dress
Romantic dresses and separates with intricate embroidery and lace, where vintage charm meets downtown ease.
The buy: the sheer-skirt column dress
Occasion dresses with sheer layers and fluid silhouettes, resort wear that moves from ocean to evening.
The buy: the wrap-front cotton shirt
Australian vacation-wear with a tailored backbone, easy dressing for the woman between desk and departure gate.
One-of-one garments cut from reclaimed linens and vintage lace, where imperfection is the entire point.
Padova, answered
- What is Padova?
- Padova is a Colombian womenswear label from Cali, known for feminine blouses, skirts and dresses with handmade detail like raffia embroidery and cord fringe, plus statement belts.
- Is Padova a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for the handwork: raffia woven and embroidered by artisans, orchid motifs drawn from Colombian craft, and easy viscose, cotton and linen pieces made with workshops in Cali.
- Where is Padova from?
- Cali, Colombia, where it was founded in 2016.
- Who founded Padova?
- Catalina Leyva founded Padova in 2016, with her sister Juliana Leyva as co-founder.
- Does Padova run true to size?
- Most pieces are a regular fit in sizes XS to XL, and each product page names its cut, so check the size guide before ordering.
- Does Padova ship to the US?
- Yes. Its US store ships from South Florida by UPS, so there are no import duties, and ground shipping is free over $400.
- Where can I buy Padova?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Padova picks.
- What is Padova made of?
- Across the 478 Padova pieces we could read in October 2026, about 39% of the fabric is natural fibers, 36% plant-based fibers like viscose and 25% synthetic. The most common fabrics are viscose, cotton and linen.
- Which brands are like Padova?
- If you like Padova, look at Sea NY, Solaqua, Modalità Vacanza and Dear Rome.