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Thanks for the reply. I do have a name for the buisness as well as the general area I would like the buisness to reside. I have no funding as of yet. I have not completed my buisness plan and I am working on a cash flow projection and need to know cost of purchasing inventory then negotiate mark up. So I really need some pricing information from wholesalers.

For starters no distributors will even talk with you until your store is officially open. I am the owner of an upscale boutique and I carry high-end denim for men and women. I actually found the numbers of the designers corporation on the net, I was then giving the numbers to the showrooms. I let them know that I was a new boutique and I would like to carry there line, They will then send you a new client application you have to send them pictures of your store inside and out as well as finacial information and the list of lines you already carry. Some designers will give you a quick line sheet others will not True Religion is very hard to get. they want you to already have other major lines such as Frankie B, Paige premium, Hudson and, so on. Please make sure your credit is good because you can get factored with a net 30 instead of paying cash and, using your cc for all inventory purchases. Some designers have a min first order some do not. It is always better to under order then over. I am 3 months into my business and it is very hard but, this is my dream and I am going to make it a success. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!

Just what I needed to hear. But if one is starting new whats the criteria they look at to see whether or not they want to send you their line or not. Also, if an item does not sell do they take it back and send you something else or you just pay them for the inventory and then its your headache?

Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanking-You,
Troikia

I know a distributor out of Los Angeles, email me at qobierika@live.com if interested

I am having the same exact problem. I have a space picked out and have not signed the lease yet because I cannot get the brands to sell merchandise to me. Tru Religion won't even talk to you unless you have already opened your store with similar merchandise. I don't understand how I get these brands in the store BEFORE it opens???

They all want pictures of the store along with the customer profile. I don't have pictures because the store isn't open yet. It's a catch 22!!!!

Prettyinpink, I need some advice regarding clothing boutique. Are you willing to help? I have questions about wholesale purchases and specific lines of denim. If you would like to chat, please email me at luxxboutique@gmail,com, or respond on this forum.

Thanks so much!!