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Where to get help on opening a clothes shop?

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  • 29-10-2014 9:39am
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    hug0
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    Hi everyone,

    I'm just wondering where I would get information on sourcing a supplier for a vintage shop? Are there certain markets outside of Ireland that shop owners go to for supplies? I would love a mentor on this but I'm not sure where to start. If anyone has any tips on where to start first I would appreciate it. : )


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    jimmii
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    You could go trawling through a load of junk no one would ever think about wearing again or you could just use a company like http://www.glassonionvintage.com to do it for you!! Trawling through yourself might seem more "authentic" but you're going to have to spend a load of time at it.


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    makeandcreate
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    jimmii wrote: »
    You could go trawling through a load of junk no one would ever think about wearing again or you could just use a company like http://www.glassonionvintage.com to do it for you!! Trawling through yourself might seem more "authentic" but you're going to have to spend a load of time at it.
    Thanks for the share. Think will be timing my next UK visit with a sale :)


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    hug0
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    Thanks jimmii, I was thinking of maybe going the formal route,maybe wedding dresses also. Would this be best option for this type of retail?


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    jimmii
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    hug0 wrote: »
    Thanks jimmii, I was thinking of maybe going the formal route,maybe wedding dresses also. Would this be best option for this type of retail?

    I would imagine its going to be very much location dependent and obviously floor space is going to be a factor too. Get a feel for what people in the area are buying go stalk a few shops for a couple of hours see if you notice any patterns.


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    makeandcreate
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭makeandcreate


    hug0 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I'm just wondering where I would get information on sourcing a supplier for a vintage shop? Are there certain markets outside of Ireland that shop owners go to for supplies? I would love a mentor on this but I'm not sure where to start. If anyone has any tips on where to start first I would appreciate it. : )

    There's a little shop I go to in North Wales called Vintage Mary Dei - they have a few fab vintage wedding dresses (and I think they're really amazing value) - the lady that runs it is really helpful and I'm sure would answer any questions you have. You'll find her on Facebook.
    I think to do vintage wedding dresses you'd have to offer a really good altering service.


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