Tiffaney Calico posted a new question on 8/11/2009
where can i find fashion prducts to open a store of fashion in cosmetology products?
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Bonnie Copeland Responded on 8/13/2009
As a "hair doo-dah" addict, I feel qualified to answer this question.
Most larger cities have a "wholesale" or "merchandise mart" area where really small businesspeople go to buy inventory. Here in LA ,the "hair doo dah" and fashion accessory section encompasses several city blocks downtown and spills over into Chinatown -- my personal favorite. What could be better than fake Chanel AND rhinestones?
More vendors, including clothing distributiors and closeout-sellers are located nearby, in and around a building called "The Merchandise Mart."
There is likely to be a similar area, either in your city or in a larger city nearby. Check around for "wholesale tours" or ask at swap meets or small boutiques...make it clear that you are NOT going to be in competition with them when you ask, though. Sometimes it helps to go to a diffrent city to do this, too.
And bring cash. Many of these little importers and distriubtors will not accept anything else!
