I hope that you have found my free wholesale vendor list helpful as you began your boutique journey. It is a great place to get started, but it shouldn’t be the only place you look as you continue to run your boutique. Thousands of wholesalers could fit your boutique’s unique style, and you need to ensure you are finding the right products to attract your target audience.
I’ve included a few alternative ways to find wholesale vendors, but please ensure that you have done sufficient research before purchasing from unknown wholesale companies.
Alternative Wholesale Research/Sources:
Vendor marts – review more information posted here
Alibaba – ensure the quality is up to your standards by requesting samples (this can add up $$$)
Destash groups (be wary of fakes) – other boutique owners who have a surplus of inventory in a particular size may use destash groups to offload
Wholesale district in downtown Los Angeles – visit these wholesale companies in person
Looking at the labels of tags in your closet – please avoid stealing local boutiques vendors but if you are purchasing clothing online from bigger stores check out what brands they use (some will add their own tag to their products) and see if you can find a new vendor
Wholesale online market places:
fashiongo.net
orangeshine.com
lafashiondistrict.com
Consider purchasing from wholesale clothing companies that manufacture in the U.S or use ethical & environmental standards as a way to support local businesses and support the green movement and attract this niche audience group.
Make sure you have done your due diligence before purchasing from new vendors to ensure you avoid scams and receive the highest quality products that your customers deserve. If you are unsure of a particular vendor or facebook destash group, try to find reviews or contacts another member of the group and ask about quality, shipping times, etc.