Italian-made
women's fashion, wholesale from Lyon.
CARLA RAFFI is a family-run wholesaler and manufacturer of women's ready-to-wear, founded in Lyon, France, in 1997. 80% of our collections are made in Italy, including in our own workshop. Boutiques, online stores and live sellers across Europe order piece by piece from 15 pieces, with an English-speaking advisor and delivery to your door.
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Where can a boutique outside France buy Italian-made women's clothing wholesale?
From CARLA RAFFI, a French wholesaler and manufacturer based in Dardilly, on the western edge of Lyon. 80% of its women's ready-to-wear is made in Italy, including in its own workshop; 50,000 pieces are in stock and 10 to 15 new styles arrive every day. Orders are placed piece by piece from 15 pieces, on WhatsApp, on the app or at the 600 m² showroom, and shipped to Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Nordic countries and other European destinations on request.
At a glance
- Who we supply: independent boutiques, concept stores, online shops, and live sellers on Whatnot and TikTok Shop.
- What we sell: women's knitwear, dresses, tops, shirts, jackets, coats, skirts, trousers, denim and accessories, in a bohemian-chic, social-media-friendly style.
- Origin: 80% made in Italy, including in our own workshop; 20% selected imports.
- Sizes: one-size styles (up to FR 48 depending on the model) sold individually; sized styles sold as a full size run, for example 1 S + 1 M + 1 L.
- Terms: 15 pieces per order, any mix of styles; €300 excl. VAT minimum on the app, with 5% off your first app order.
- Where: 600 m² showroom in Dardilly (Lyon), Monday to Friday 8am–5:30pm, Saturday by appointment, 50 secure parking spaces, 2 minutes from the Dardilly-Techlid motorway exit.
Why buy from us
Italian production, French service.
Six reasons buyers from Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and beyond work with a wholesaler in Lyon rather than importing directly.
Made in Italy, for real
80% of our collections are produced in Italy, including in our own workshop. The remaining 20% are selected imports, and we say which is which.
Mixed orders from 15 pieces
No packs, no bulk minimums. Build your order piece by piece across any styles, test a model before you reorder it in volume.
New styles every day
10 to 15 new references arrive daily, photographed and sent to our customers on WhatsApp. Your shop always has something new.
An advisor who speaks English
Advice is included for every customer. Tell us your city, your customers and your style: we tell you what sells, honestly.
Delivery across Europe
Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway, Denmark and more on request. Partner carriers at negotiated rates, invoiced at cost: we add no margin on shipping.
A showroom worth the trip
600 m² of collections on the rail, near Lyon. Come with or without an appointment on weekdays, leave with your goods once your order is prepared.
How to order
Three ways to buy from abroad.
On WhatsApp
Write to +33 6 37 94 75 38 in English. An advisor sends you a selection in photos; you reply with the reference, size and quantity. Your order is prepared, invoiced and shipped.
On the Carla Raffi app
The full catalogue, around the clock, with order tracking. €300 excl. VAT minimum per order and 5% off your first order on the app.
At the showroom near Lyon
10 route du Pérollier, 69570 Dardilly, France. Monday to Friday 8am–5:30pm, Saturday by appointment. 50 secure parking spaces, 2 minutes from the Dardilly-Techlid exit.
Transparency
What "made in Italy" means here.
Our production
- 80% of our collections are made in Italy, including in CARLA RAFFI's own workshop
- 20% are selected imports; we tell you the origin of each style on request
- In-house stylist, pattern maker and marketing team
- Private label: your own woven label sewn at the collar, usual lead time around 15 days, minimum quantity defined per project
- Our in-house brand, Giulia Notte, for exclusive designs
Your trade account
- To open a trade account we may ask for your company registration or VAT number; sole traders and businesses in the process of registering are welcome
- First order paid upfront by card, secure payment link or bank transfer; terms can be discussed afterwards
- Ask your advisor about VAT invoicing for businesses based in another EU country
- Shipping invoiced at carrier cost, by weight; pick-up at the showroom possible
- Returns accepted for faulty goods
Live sellers
Selling live on Whatnot or TikTok Shop?
Live sellers across Europe source from us for the same reasons: new arrivals every day, mixed orders from 15 pieces, photos straight to your WhatsApp. If you can travel to Lyon, you can even host your live from our 50 m² live room, among 50,000 pieces, and pay only for what you sold.
In stock now
A look at the rails.
About us
A family company since 1997.
Founded in Lyon
Two brothers, Gérald and Raffi, open CARLA RAFFI in Lyon's historic wholesale district. The company is still family-owned and independent.
A new 600 m² showroom
In October 2026 we moved to Dardilly, on the western edge of Lyon: more space, easier access by motorway and 50 secure parking spaces.
Over 10,000 trade customers
A team of around ten people, four of them advisors, ships roughly 120,000 pieces a year to France, its overseas territories and Europe.
FAQ
Buying from abroad, your questions.
Do you ship outside France?
Yes. We regularly ship to Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Norway and Denmark, to the French overseas territories, and to other European countries on request, using partner carriers at negotiated rates invoiced at cost.
What is the minimum order?
15 pieces per order, any mix of styles, when you order on WhatsApp, by phone or at the showroom. On the app, the minimum is €300 excl. VAT per order, with 5% off your first app order.
Are your clothes really made in Italy?
80% of our collections are made in Italy, including in our own workshop; the remaining 20% are selected imports. Your advisor can tell you the origin of any style before you order.
Can I order without visiting Lyon?
Yes. Most customers abroad order on WhatsApp: you receive photos of the new arrivals, reply with the reference, size and quantity, pay by card, secure link or bank transfer, and the parcel is shipped to you.
Do you speak English?
Yes, our advisors speak French and English. Write to us on WhatsApp at +33 6 37 94 75 38 or call +33 4 78 24 19 23.
Can you produce clothing under my own brand?
Yes. CARLA RAFFI manufactures private-label collections in Italy for emerging brands, boutiques and live sellers: design or selection of the styles, fabrics, sizing, your woven label sewn at the collar. Usual lead time is around 15 days; the minimum quantity is defined with you for each project.
Go further
On the same rail.
Fastest way
Shall we talk on WhatsApp?
Tell us where your shop is, who your customers are and what you are looking for this season. An advisor replies in English and sends you a first selection in photos, right in the conversation.
Hello! I have a boutique in Brussels. Do you ship to Belgium, and can I order small quantities?
Hello and welcome! Yes, we ship to Belgium regularly, and you can order from 15 pieces, any mix of styles.
Great. Mostly knitwear and coats, Italian-made if possible.
Perfect, 80% of our range is made in Italy. I'm sending you this week's knitwear and coats in photos now.
