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Paula Ohrenstein has worked in the fashion industry since 1992 with experience in:

Buying, Production, Merchandising, Wholesaling, Franchising and Retailing, PR and Marketing.

 

The company represents top designer labels across the UK & Eire supplying  department stores and boutiques on a wholesale basis.  The company philosophy is based around service, quality advice, and strong product supply,

 

Showrooms are located in Kings Cross, London.   Viewing is strictly by appointment.

 

BUYING INFORMATION

 

All the collections work on a forward order basis.

 

Guess Kids:

If a forward order is placed, subject to availability we will be able to supply you with the current season's stock.

 

Switchflops:

Will have limited stock available however priority will be given to clients who place forward orders and need in season repeat orders

 

It will be possible to place Intranet orders for Switchflop approved wholesale customers in the near future via www.switchflops.com

 

PAYMENTS

 

Guess Kids: 

60 days net - subject to references/insurance guarantees.

Payment plans recommended

New shops without references will be supplied on a pro forma (payment up front) basis until a trading history has been established.

 

Switchflop: 

Pro forma for all new accounts - credit card payments available

30 days net for clients with credit terms

MINIMUM ORDERS

Guess Kids:

Not fixed - but a good representation of the brand is required

 

Switchflop: 

No minimum

Carriage paid for orders over £250 ex vat

Minimum repeat order £50 ex vat

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES:  RRP

Guess Kids: 

2.2 to 2.4 markup on wholesale (excludes VAT which may be required on some sizes)

 

Switchflops: 

2.5 markup on wholesale for Kids and Ladies

 

 

 

 

SALES CAMPAIGNS DELIVERY DATES

 

KIDS COLLECTIONS

GUESS KIDS

Autumn/Winter is ordered:  January/February/beginning of March

Autumn/Winter deliveries:  July/August/September

 

Pre Spring is ordered: May/June

Pre Spring deliveries: December/January

 

Spring/Summer is ordered:  July/August/beginning of September

Spring/Summer deliveries:  January/February/March

 

SWITCHFLOPS

 

Spring/Summer is ordered:  July/August/September/October

Spring/Summer deliveries:  December/January/February/March/April/May/June

Delivery dates depend on customer requirements and fresh stock arrival

 

   

 

For further information on the individual collections please navigate the website.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

NATIONAL CHILDREN'SWEAR ASSOCIATION

 

Paula Ohrenstein is a member of and on the committee of: 

- NCWA - the National Childrenswear Association. www.ncwa.co.uk