Step 1: Understand Why Choose 1688 and Acbuy

1688.com, Alibaba’s domestic wholesale marketplace, offers competitive prices on designer-inspired fashion, including Diane von Furstenberg-style wrap dresses and accessories. While 1688 doesn’t cater directly to international buyers, agents like Acbuy fill this gap by:

• Handling negotiations and communication with sellers in Mandarin
• Managing quality checks, bulk purchasing, and warehousing
• Providing consolidated international shipping to reduce costs

A detailed product sourcing guide can be accessed via this spreadsheet, which lists verified DVF-style suppliers and price comparisons.

Step 2: Register an Acbuy Account

First, sign up on Acbuy’s website. The platform supports English interfaces, streamlining registration. Ensure you:

• Validate your email and phone number to enable purchasing
• Review Acbuy’s fee structure (typically a service charge of 5–10% per order)
• Confirm supported payment methods (PayPal, credit cards, or Alipay)

Step 3: Locate Diane von Furstenberg Items on 1688

Since 1688.com

1. Identify the Chinese product title or use keywords like “DVF 同款”
2. Paste the 1688 product URL or item ID into Acbuy’s order form.
3. Alternatively, request Acbuy’s team to source pre-vetted items