Edna and Fred Balliet founded Balliets in 1936 in the historic Skirvin Tower Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Balliets relocated to 50 Penn Place in 1973 under the ownership of Leo M. "Buddy" Rodgers and was expanded to include European designers, accessories, shoes and cosmetics.

In September of 1991, current owners Bob and DeDe Benham purchased Rodgers' interest in Balliets and have since continually refined and improved the store. With a dramatic move in August 2010, Balliets relocated from 50 Penn Place to the up and coming Classen Curve. Designed by reknowned architect Rand Elliot, the 17,000 square-foot space focuses entirely on fashion by means of natural lighting and neutral space.

Today, Balliets remains well known within the fashion industry and enjoys a national reputation as a premiere women's fashion specialty store. Lisa Shinn, daughter of Bob and DeDe, joined the business in 1999 and currently serves as Director of Marketing. The Benhams also have a son, Mike, who is a Lieutenant Colonel
in the Air Force stationed at Hickham AFB, Hawaii.

At Balliets we pride ourselves in bringing you not only the most beautiful merchandise in the world as well as the most outstanding customer service. We are deeply involved in our community and take pride in our great city and state.

You'll love the friendly atmosphere at Balliets. We invite you to come in and begin, or continue, a shopping relationship that will thrill you.

View a Balliets fashion show at the Skirvin Hotel in 1941 produced in honor of Balliets 70th anniversary.