Baur Versand was founded in 1925 as Germany’s first mail-order shoe business. The Otto Group has owned a stake in Baur since 1997. Today the multichannel provider’s product range consists of fashion, shoes, furniture and home accessories. Its target group are customers with high standards of quality and service.

Approximately 70 percent of all customer orders are now received online. The Web shop has strict guidelines for privacy and ease of use and bears the TÜV "certified ordering process" label, so customers can have confidence in the security of their data and smooth processing of their order.

At its headquarters in Burgkunstadt, Upper Franconia, Baur Versand operates the region’s largest fashion and department store: Kaufwelt Baur offers deals for the whole family on 20,000 m2 of selling space.

Over 60% of all orders from around three million customers are already placed via the Internet. What’s more, ... Read more »

Jill Alexander is a fashion designer whose specialty is beautiful clothing for the curvy woman. She is the founder and owner of Jill Alexander Designs, which has established a reputation for fit, versatility and attention to detail. An expert in fabric and tailoring, Jill brings to the plus-size woman designs that are comfortable, flattering and easy to care for.

Jill has more than 20 years experience in the fashion industry, including visual merchandising for Ann Taylor and A Pea in the Pod. She consistently breaks new ground with coordinated looks for women of all sizes, and draws on her skill in stage costume design to experiment with a variety of unique fabrics and patterns. It was her work as a stylist and custom designer that gave her the focus for Jill Alexander Designs. She understands firsthand the challenges curvy women face in finding high quality clothes that not only fit well but stand the test ... Read more »