Help!!!How do i go about sourcing a womens fashion shoe supplier??

Shebelle

Help Needed,

I have decided to start a new adventure.....Shoe Parties!But i am finding it impossible to source a wholesaler in Ireland?I am just looking for womens fashion shoes,bags and accessories,not 100% sure what my first steps would be as this is all new to me,if anyone could help i would be very grateful.....thanks.

here2surf

Shebelle,
Shoes will be a problem for parties!
All wholesalers, suppliers and factories sell in pre packs of 12 and rarely 6 pairs. These will be in a range of sizes from 3/4 to 7/8.
You need to have passing trade in order to sell your size 4's and 7's as size 5 and 6 are the common "fits". At parties you will be left with the smaller and larger sizes and this is your profit.
Now for the positives. Bags and accessories are the way to go with parties as you dont have size issues,(clothing is even easier than footwear as generally the sizes are s/m/l and customers can get away with the wrong size in clothing but not in shoes).
Check out Fashion City in Ballymount off the M50. Here you will find loads of wholeslers and suppliers of bags and accessories.
Buy 2 or 3 of what you like and see if this sells, then go back for more.try not to repeat what you have allready purchased unless you are sure it will sell. Keep your stock fresh and visit all suppliers and compare prices. If you build a trade, don't be afraid to demand discount or freebies for yourself.
Best of luck, be cautious with shoes. It is a tough business

Bandara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjGzg7f4hIg

As previously said, your stock requirements can destroy you overnight