FAQS

  • The Fashion Lists is a premier B2B data provider specializing in curated fashion industry contacts. We maintain an exclusive database of verified retail buyers and key decision-makers across the fashion sector. Our meticulously researched contact solutions empower emerging brands to effectively reach their target audiences for marketing, sales outreach, and product promotion initiatives.

  • TFL has crafted premium fashion buyer lists for over 10 years. We founded the company after seeing talented designers create beautiful collections - only to fail at sales and distribution.

    Our solution? Precision-targeted leads that connect brands directly with the right retailers. No wasted outreach - just the contacts that matter.

    Our process starts with our deep agency roots and trade show connections. We feature freshly verified contacts, updated every 6 months. Our lists include hand-researched data from our fashion industry veteran editors. We cover all retail channels worldwide.

    Our editors verify every detail - from store status to product categories to price points - because we know flawless contact lists aren't just helpful, they're essential for success.

  • TFL Editors personally research each retailer, reviewing store websites and social media to confirm they're active. Our editors then craft detailed profiles - refining descriptions, tagging product categories, noting locations, and logging price points in our database.

    We go further by emailing retailers directly to verify the best contacts for line sheets. This meticulous process takes time, but it's just the start of our commitment.


    As former sellers ourselves, we understand a stunning collection means nothing without sales. That's why we're obsessively focused on creating the most accurate fashion buyer lists - so brands can turn beautiful designs into thriving businesses. Our curated contacts aren't just data; they're your pathway to wholesale success.

  • All information in our database is updated every 6 months to guarantee you have the most up-to-date info as possible. Please understand that information can change rapidly and we do our best to catch as much unforeseen movement as we can. Sometimes list mistakes happen, which is why we also put extra contacts on your order just in case. These lists carry our guarantee of your total unlimited use for 1 full year, during which we can provide you with one updated list, when ready. We understand how important it is for you to meet your goals and providing our clients’ with quality contact lists is our top priority.

  • Our lists are global, for all categories. We also created lists by region, such as: Asia, Middle East, Europe, North and South America. For targeted and specific regional/country lists, please request a custom list in our contact form.

  • Browse our lists and select the one(s) that fit your brand, market and budget. We have contacts by category, region and combined lists. Add your list to cart and proceed to checkout. Currently, we work with Stripe and also accept Klarna, Affrim and Afterpay. Download your list automatically after checkout or at the link emailed to you. You can now start emailing buyers, preferably one by one.

  • Add your list to cart and proceed to checkout. Currently, we work with Stripe, accepting most payment methods (cards, ACH, Sepa, Sofort) and also accept Klarna, Affrim and Afterpay. For countries where online payments are limited, we also work with Wise and can facilitate payments in your local currency. Please contact us if you require such services.

  • Start out by targeting the small independents that are most relevant to your brand first and build your wholesale business from there. They'll be most interested when they know you have a track record of selling well and delivering your product on time.

    As fashion brands, the best way to stand out is through your beautiful product and the images you use to illustrate who you are. When you're emailing make what you send out visual with key images from your lookbook or a recent shoot. Add a PDF attachment with a lookbook on an email but be aware that many will not open it; adding some beautiful images to the email itself could help to get around this.

    Make sure you're 100% up to date with everything you need to know regarding your brand as you might get asked quite specific questions about the range or your sales. Know your USP (unique selling point) and product inside out; tell your story and show your product by giving insight into what goes into making your brand unique. Ensure you’re up to date with your brands figures: know your retail selling prices, wholesale list prices or what discounts you will be offering off the top of your head.

    Talk about how you can help them and fill in a gap. Basically, you should try and think from their point of view and show that you know what they’re motivated by.

    Be able to change tact to what feels right at a moment’s notice and play up what you do if it fits in with what they’re looking for.

    Answer any follow-up emails or calls quickly! If it goes well, then you’ll start to talk about orders during their next phase. Don’t be downhearted if it doesn’t go 100% to plan. This really is about building relationships on a long-term basis. The buyer may be on the lookout for something slightly different at that time so don’t take it personally if it doesn’t go any further. Keep in touch as there may come a time that it will go further in the future.

  • Response rates ultimately depend on how well your brand aligns with each buyer's current needs. While some buyers may order immediately, others might engage 3-6 months later when their inventory needs change. The key factors are your product's relevance, pricing, and presentation quality.

    What we can guarantee is access to actively verified, qualified buyers - which is why many of our clients have grown their wholesale accounts 10x using our lists. The right contact at the right time makes all the difference.