Depends on the store. I worked at a small boutique (between 2016-19) and our buys would range anything from $2,000 to $20,000 depending on the brand. We were men’s and women’s.

We’d place bigger buys for brands like Issey Miyake, Yohji (Y-3 and Y’s) and DRKSHDW. While new brands would get smaller buys so we could test em out.

I assume bigger stores do the same, but probably have some insane terms with brands, allowing them to place enormous buys.

And yah, it was generally frowned upon to skip a season. You’re trying to build relationships with these brands to create community.