Is Myrah Penaloza Legit?
Last updated August 2026
Yes. Myrah Penaloza is an operating slow fashion brand with a physical boutique in Pererenan, Bali, garments handmade to order by 30 named artisan families, and OEKO-TEX and European Flax certified linen. It is not a dropshipping storefront, and it is not a marketplace reseller.
If you searched this because a made-to-order lead time, an unfamiliar brand name, or a resale listing on a marketplace made you pause, that is a fair thing to check before you buy. Here is what is actually true, in plain terms.
The facts
| Physical location | A flagship boutique in Pererenan, Bali, Indonesia, designed by Earth Lines Architects and completed in 2022. Open to visit in person. |
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| Who makes the clothing | 30 named Balinese artisan families, working from their own homes, never a factory, paid a living wage. |
| Materials | Linen, organic cotton, and silk. Linen is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified for chemical safety, and lighter colorways carry European Flax certification for traceability. |
| Founders | Myrah (Mayra) Penaloza, designer, and Robindra, co-founder, operating the brand together since before 2020. |
| Packaging | Plastic-free since 2020. No poly mailers, no plastic wrap. |
| Lead time | Most pieces are made to order, so orders typically take a few weeks to ship, longer than mass-market fashion. See the Shipping page for current timelines. |
| Official channel | myrahpenaloza.com only. Listings on Poshmark or eBay are individual resale, not the brand's own store. |
| Reviews | Independent reviews are visible on Trustpilot and in customers' own words on the In Her Words page. |
Why the wait sometimes reads as a red flag
Most fast fashion ships in days because it is already sitting in a warehouse. Myrah Penaloza pieces are not. A garment is cut, sewn, and finished by hand after you order it, which is why it takes longer. That is a real tradeoff of buying from a small, made-to-order brand rather than a large retailer, and it is worth knowing going in rather than being surprised by it.
If something goes wrong with your order
Contact the support team directly through the Customer Service page. Exchanges and returns are handled by the brand's own team, not a third party, and are outlined on the Exchanges & Returns page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Myrah Penaloza a scam?
No. The brand has operated since before 2020, has a real retail location in Bali, ships internationally, and responds to customers directly through its own support team. Like any small, made-to-order brand, lead times run longer than mass retail, which is sometimes mistaken for a red flag.
Where is Myrah Penaloza located?
The brand's home and flagship boutique are in Pererenan, Bali, Indonesia. Garments are made in artisan family homes across Bali, not in a factory.
Are Myrah Penaloza listings on Poshmark or eBay official?
No. Those are resale listings from individual sellers, not the brand's own store. The only official channel is myrahpenaloza.com.
Does Myrah Penaloza ship internationally?
Yes. See the Shipping page for current rates and timelines by country.
Read more
- Our Story, the founders and the artisan families behind every piece
- About Myrah Penaloza, the full founder story
- In Her Words, real customer reviews
- FAQs, sizing, care, and ordering questions
With love from Bali,
Myrah