| (REF: AB172) Exclusive Ladies Fashion & Haute Couture Business |
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| Seller Reference: |
AB172 |
| B4S Reference: |
15000 |
| Asking Price: |
£200,000
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| Net Profit: |
Undisclosed |
| Sales Revenue: |
Undisclosed |
| Number of Staff: |
4 |
| Established For: |
9 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
London, Central London, United Kingdom |
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This successful business was established by our client in 2001, following a career in fashion with years of experience in the industry. The owner opened the business which serves as an exclusive designer as a ladies haute couture fashion boutique offering made to measure clothing for the upper end of the market.
The current owner designs and develops two seasonal collections each year compromising of tailoring, daywear and evening wear. The style is classic silhouette with a modern twist. They create luxurious and elegant outfits utilising the ultimate fabrics, from that special individual outfit, to a complete wardrobe. The business’s loyal clientele are national and international, consisting of aristocracy, CEO’s of large multinational companies and wealthy private clients.
An introductory consultation offers the client an opportunity to choose from the collections and experiment with shapes, colours and fabrics, considering the most suitable designs, before made to measure garments are crafted. An elite team makes everything on the premises, always producing the perfect outfit.
The business has a showroom and workshop at an exclusive location in Central London; operating by appointment only, to best accommodate its regular and global clients. The current owner has built up over 500 patterns, which will be included in the sale of the business. The business has a loyal customer base and benefits from strong word of mouth recommendation.
The business has benefited from the length of time the owner has been in this industry and from the level of contacts and reputation which has been established over the years, rapidly establishing a significant reputation among new and existing customers, for the quality of service and exclusivity in design and fabrics. All staff members are fully trained in haute couture.
The business is well run, primarily by staff on a day to day basis, with the utmost professionalism and personal touch. It prides itself on its commitment and treatment of its customers and the high level of service offered to them. It is a profitable business and is a fantastic opportuinity for a person with a good interest in fashion to aquire this successful and exclusive business, with a global clientele. The business has built an excellent reputation for providing high quality service with the finest designs and fabrics for its high end clientele base.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Lease Terms: |
The business is a leased property with an annual rent of circa £17,000 pa. Business operates from an impressive and well presented fully air condtioned show room in an exclusive part of Central London. The property comprises of a basement with a workshop, kitchen facilities as well as a court yard in the rear with a log cabin for working. The area is currently being transformed to give the area a village square feel to it. |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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By far the most cost effective marketing for this business comes from its prime location and the strong word of mouth recommendation this business enjoys. The business has an existing and comprehensive website which has an exclusive and luxurious look and feel.
The business currently does not carry out any marketing, relying on providing the best standard of service by producing high end, exclusive, made to measure haute couture clothing, to its clients. Which in itself is marketing for this company, as it benefits from strong word of mouth recommendation amongst its regular and global customers. |
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There are excellent opportunities to increase the levels of business. Since inception this business has performed to a high standard and has earned wide-recognition for the level of services provided for its clients. It is considered that a new owner with fresh impetus and enthusiasm, can further capitalise on the ever increasing opportunities made available to the company through its reputation. |
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The owner of this flourishing business will provide full training and ongoing support, as required, on all aspects of the business when the handover takes place and will ensure the successful purchaser is fully conversant with the operation of the business in order that it may continue to be successful and growth is achieved. |
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The owner wishes to retire from the business. |
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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The business operates by appointment only to fit with its exclusive global clienteles needs |
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The business currently has 4 full time dedicated staff, all of whom are couture trained and is primarily run by the staff on a day to day basis. |
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