Sourcing insights
for boutique buyers.

Buying strategy

5 min read

ATS vs seasonal buying: what independent boutiques need to know

Available-to-ship and seasonal wholesale are two fundamentally different approaches to fashion buying. Understanding when to use each — and how to combine them — is one of the most important decisions a boutique buyer can make.

Industry knowledge

7 min read

How European fashion distribution works: a guide for boutique buyers

European fashion distribution is not a single system. It is a network of relationships, agreements, and channels that varies by brand and market. For boutique buyers looking to source European labels, understanding this structure is essential.

Industry knowledge

5 min read

Fashion sourcing agent vs distributor: what's the difference?

Sourcing agent and distributor are often used interchangeably, but they refer to very different commercial structures with very different implications for boutique buyers. Understanding the difference matters before you choose who to work with.

Brand sourcing

5 min read

How to buy Stone Island wholesale as an independent boutique

Stone Island is one of the most requested brands through Maison Modati. Its distribution is tightly controlled, and access for independent boutiques is genuinely difficult. Here is how the brand's wholesale structure works and how to navigate it.

Brand sourcing

5 min read

How to source AMI Paris wholesale for your boutique

AMI Paris is one of the most requested contemporary French brands among independent boutiques. Here is how the brand's B2B distribution works, and how boutiques without a direct account can access it through a sourcing agent.