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Wholesale season calendar

Use this to time fashion lingerie first orders and replenishment. Exact windows vary by retailer calendar and shipping lane.

  1. Jan–Feb

    Black/nude fashion refill · darker sleep

    Replenish hero lace sets. Plan FW costume or bridal OEM if needed.

  2. Mar–Apr

    SS pastels · light lace · fashion sleep

    Lock spring colorways and breathable lace constructions.

  3. May–Jun

    Warm-climate lace · thin costume · tropical colors

    Push SEA/LatAm warm-weather fashion stories; keep SKUs tight.

  4. Jul–Aug

    Mid-season refill · test fashion capsules

    Reorder winners; sample holiday gift packaging.

  5. Sep–Oct

    FW lace · bordeaux · costume / bridal capsules

    Load fashion lace and deeper tones for EU/CIS/ME.

  6. Nov–Dec

    Gift sets · robes · premium packaging

    Prioritize set packaging and faster ready-to-ship paths.

First-order assortment templates

Example mixes for a first wholesale fashion lingerie test. Adjust SKU count to your channel—these are planning guides, not fixed packs.

USA, Canada, general e-commerce

Fashion sets starter

  • 3 lace or soft fashion set styles
  • 1 costume / multi-piece look
  • 1 babydoll or chemise
  • Colors: black + ivory + 2 nude depths

Often starts near 200 pcs per style/color for selected SKUs.

Open related collection →

EU, LatAm, fashion boutiques

Fashion lace capsule

  • 2 lace fashion sets
  • 1 costume multi-piece
  • 1 bodysuit or chemise
  • Colors: black + 1 fashion accent + ivory

Keep accent colors narrow until sell-through is clear.

Open related collection →

Middle East, gift-led retail, bridal boutiques

Bridal + gift sleep

  • 2 lace / bridal-leaning sets
  • 1 ivory fashion sleep or robe set
  • 1 fashion corset or bustier look
  • Colors: black + burgundy + champagne / ivory

Ask for private-label or gift-ready packaging in the inquiry. Browse sleep collection styles after you lock coverage notes.

Open Middle East sourcing notes →

Southeast Asia, warm-climate retail

Warm-climate fashion pack

  • 2 lightweight lace sets
  • 1 thin costume / multi-piece look
  • 2 babydoll or sleep cami styles
  • Colors: white + pastel + light nude + black

Prioritize breathable lace and mesh over heavy padding.

Open related collection →

Color planning cheat sheet

Use this as a first-pass wholesale color notes. Exact dye lots and nude depth still need sample confirmation.

  • Fashion core

    Black · Ivory · 2–4 nude depths

    Should be in almost every first fashion order.

  • Fashion accent

    Bordeaux · Red · Pink · Emerald · Seasonal pastels

    1–2 accents per capsule is enough for a test.

  • Fashion sleep

    Ivory · Blush · Soft grey · Print options

    Lighter stories photograph well for e-commerce gift programs.

  • Bridal-leaning

    Ivory · Champagne · Soft nude · Black

    Keep packaging gift-ready; opacity still needs sample checks.

Fabric & construction by climate

Planning notes only. For material briefing detail, open the Fabric library and Lace encyclopedia.

Fabric library

  • Hot / humid

    Cotton, cool-touch microfiber, light lace, mesh. Avoid heavy foam and dense winter knits as the core offer.

  • Temperate fashion markets

    Stretch lace + clean microfiber cores. Recycled-feel stories and clear care labels help private-label programs.

  • Cold / seasonal

    Opaque microfiber, lined lace, warmer lounge, supportive underwire. Keep sheer fashion as accent only.

  • Coverage-led markets

    Lined lace, power mesh, high-waist briefs, shape shorts. Test opacity on sample before bulk.

Lace encyclopedia

Packaging notes buyers often miss

Confirm branding and carton needs early. For a full briefing checklist, open the packaging guide.

Packaging guide

  • Standard wholesale

    Polybag + carton marks are enough for many stock programs. Confirm barcode / SKU labeling needs early.

  • Private label

    Logo, hangtag language, care label and carton branding should be listed in the inquiry—especially for EU and Middle East.

  • Gift / holiday

    Set boxes and ribbon-ready presentation matter for Nov–Dec and occasion retail. Sample the pack, not only the garment.

  • E-commerce photography

    Fashion sleep, lace sets and clean ivory looks usually photograph better. Share if you need flat-lay friendly fashion styles.

What usually sells first by category

Fashion sets
USA/EU: lace and soft fashion sets. Middle East: lined lace. LatAm: costume and bold lace. East Asia: delicate low-bulk lace sets.
Costume / multi-piece
Stronger in LatAm, USA e-commerce and fashion boutiques. Keep pack-out clear so multi-piece looks stay matched.
Fashion sleepwear
Babydolls and chemise for warm markets and gifts; robe sets and opaque sleep for colder seasons and bridal-leaning programs.
Bodysuits & corsets
Fashion body and corset looks work as assortment accents—especially LatAm, EU FW and bridal-leaning capsules.
OEM-only programs
Shapewear and activewear are OEM-only paths when the inquiry is clear—not LaceSource ready-stock hubs.

Sourcing path

Ready-to-ship or OEM—which route fits?

Two main paths for fashion lingerie: buy photographed stock for speed, or send designs for OEM. Private label brands a ready-stock fashion base.

Path 1

Ready-to-ship wholesale

Best when you need stock programs fast. Pick photographed styles, confirm quantity and destination, then inquire. Starter wholesale MOQ often begins around 200 pcs per style/color.

Path 2

Private label (optional on stock)

Keep the same ready-stock base, then add your labels, hangtags, packaging and selected colorways—especially useful when a region needs local language packaging or gift presentation.

Path 3

OEM manufacturing

Choose OEM when you have designs, Tech Packs or clear specs and need custom construction. If the market direction is clear but the product still needs development before sampling, start with ODM instead.

Ready stock programOEM manufacturing

Order & sampling notes

Wholesale

How do I specify MOQ without slowing the quote?

Read full MOQ guide

MOQ moves with construction, fabric commitment and color count—not one universal number. A USA lace-set capsule and a LatAm costume drop should not share the same briefing assumptions. Send style codes, quantity per color, destination market and packaging type so the first quote stays realistic.

If this is a regional test, say so—200-piece starters are often the cleanest first step. Separate test quantity from replenishment so dye and fabric commitments stay clear.

  • Separate test quantity from replenishment quantity.
  • Lock nude depth count before bulk dye commitments.
  • Note region-specific packaging or labeling needs early.

Sampling

What should I check on a sample before approving bulk?

Read sampling guide

Approve the physical sample against local expectations before bulk: nude match, opacity, stretch recovery and packaging language. Confirm style code, size run and destination market in the same pass so cosmetic tweaks do not get mixed with construction changes.

  • Confirm style code, size run and destination market.
  • Check fit, opacity and finishing under local lighting if possible.
  • Approve logo position, hangtag language and carton marks.
  • Separate cosmetic changes from construction changes in the inquiry.

Copy-ready inquiry details

Same fields as the inquiry form. Fill what you can here, then open the form—put color, packaging and timing notes in Your message.

  1. 01Your name: [ ]
  2. 02Email: [ ]
  3. 03WhatsApp / Phone: [optional]
  4. 04Company: [optional]
  5. 05Buyer type: [brand / retailer / distributor / startup / other]
  6. 06Country / Target market: [e.g. USA, Europe, Middle East]
  7. 07Estimated quantity: [e.g. 300 pcs per style]
  8. 08Product interested: [styles, categories, or collection focus]
  9. 09Project type: [OEM / ODM / private label / not sure]
  10. 10Your message: [color story, size run, packaging, ship window, fabric notes]
Open inquiry form

Wholesale playbook

From regional notes to inquiry.

  1. 01

    Pick the market lens

    Start from the region notes—styles, colors, fabrics and first-order mix.

    Jump to regions →

  2. 02

    Pick styles

    Use a starter template, then lock 3–6 styles before expanding colorways.

    View starter orders →

  3. 03

    Send a complete inquiry

    Use the inquiry checklist so quantity, market and packaging are clear on first send.

    Open inquiry checklist →

FAQ

Buyer questions, answered

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