June Apparel Market Wrap-Up

apparel1AmericasMart turned up the heat at the June Apparel Market with the debut of sizzling new lines and hot celebrity appearances.

The 3rd Floor Young Contemporary category continued its development with several new lines, including Freeway, Black, Inc., Belinda, Genesis, Kan Can Jean and One is Greater than None and more.

The June Market was a hot spot for celebrities as well, with appearances from stylists to musical groups. Mark-Alan Harmon, celebrity stylist and television personality, came all the way from Hollywood to introduce his new line of closet accessories, appropriately named “Closetry.”

Another celebrity favorite, manicurist to the stars Myrdith Leon-McCormack, set up shop during Market to pamper buyers with free, celeb-worthy manicures while promoting her new line of “celebrity inspired” nail lacquers.

Other special attendees included members of the rap group Nappy Roots and Bravo Television stars, Lisa Wu Hartwell and Sheree Whitfield, from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

All Eyes on Accessories

gladiatorpumpsWhether it’s fashion accessories or fine jewelry, AmericasMart has something for everyone it comes to accessories. It just might be the largest resource in the nation of every type of accessory!

You’ll always find the perfect find here-whether its style or price point or both. Exhibitor Susan Shaw stocks her shelves with contemporary jewelry at unexpectedly low prices. Other exhibitors that offer more bang for your buck are Sue Cox and Ethel & Mytle, both which offer handbags, scarves, jewelry and more. If you’re looking for accessories in the moderate to high-end price range, stop by Clay Cox and Anthony Alexander for unique jewelry, belts and more.

cuff braceletsDon’t forget shoes! AmericasMart exhibitors are featuring the hottest lines, including: Frye, Seychelles, Jessica Simpson, Sam Edelman, Naughty Monkey, Restricted, Rampage, Consolidated, Yellowbox, Jim Luckie, Honey Bee, Sugar…the list is never-ending! Price points of these lines range from moderate to high-end, and are a mix of styles-from contemporary to urban.

New Dates for Atlanta Apparel!

apparel3As you may or may not know, Atlanta Apparel has a fresh, new day pattern starting in August.

Market will now run Thursday-Monday with permanents opening on Thursday and temporary exhibits opening on Friday. Here are the August dates:

 August Permanent Showrooms:  August 20-24, 2009 (Thursday-Monday)

 August Temporary Exhibits: August 21-24, 2009 (Friday-Monday)
(Special Occasion Temporaries on the 5th Floor open on Thursday)

 Remaining 2009 and 2010 dates:

October 15-19, 2009 (temporary exhibits: October 16-19, 2009)

January 21-25, 2010 (temporary exhibits: January 22-25, 2010)

April 8-12, 2010 (temporary exhibits: April 9-12, 2010)

*June 10-13, 2010 (temporary exhibits: June 11-13, 2010)

August 19-23, 2010 (temporary exhibits: August 20-23, 2010)

*The June Market Dates remain a four-day pattern.

Celebrities in the Market Temps

Check out these special guest appearances in the Market Temporaries this July:

Jeanne Bice, creator of Quacker Factory Apparel, will make a special appearance to debut her Moments to Remember charm jewelry collection. Buyers can meet Jeanne in person Saturday from 12-4 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Building 3, 4th Floor, Booth 4-1318.

Dutch Van Kirk will sign autographs at the Century Concept International booth (Building 1, Floor 7-D-37), a company that specializes in military and aviation collectibles, on Sunday, July 12from 2-4 p.m. Van Kirk is most recognized as the navigator of the Enola Gay, the aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb.

Edward Walker, designer on the popular television show Trading Spaces, debuts his new pillow line at the Cuddlebugs-n-Cocoons booth (Building 1, Floor 7, Booth 7-O-04) Friday, July 10 from 2-4 p.m.

Bobbie Weiner, also know as “Bloody Mary,” is an internationally known make-up artist, recognized for her special effects make-up for the dead, floating actors in the movie Titanic. Weiner will sign autographs and promote her comic book series at the Bloody Mary booth (Building 2 West Wing, Floor 4, Booth 4-209) every day during the July Market.

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Cyan debuts at AmericasMart with Smart Car Giveaway

To celebrate the grand opening of its new Atlanta showroom, Cyan Design is enticing buyers by giving away a new, energy-efficient Smart Car to one lucky buyer during the July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Stop by the 4,500-square-foot showroom in Building 1 on Floor 13 to enter, and don’t leave without taking a look at Cyan Design’s unique product mix of ornamental objects, stunning glass vases, garden and patio items, mirrors, wall décor and a vast collection of the finest lighting fixtures. The lucky winner will be announced in the showroom on Sunday, July 12 at noon.

A renowned industry resource for decorative home accents, Cyan Design is a favorite with home remodelers, interior designers, decorators and independent retail customers. Be sure to visit them in showroom 13-C-7.

Free Education!

amu1AmericasMart offers a complimentary educational program for buyers while at Market through AmericasMart University (AMU). Beyond the unlimited access to four buildings of product, there’s also the opportunity for a free education while here.

The classes are taught by renowned industry experts and provide in-depth insight on how to make your business better. This July, there are nearly 20 classes available, ranging from beginner to accelerated and covering topics from Retail Basics to Building Your Brand to Buying & Selling.

amuRegister for classes today. Visit the www.AmericasMart.com to register and start getting credit toward your AMU MBA!

Entertaining You at Market

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As always, AmericasMart is hosting a full lineup of events and celebrity appearances and seminars. Top designers, celebrity chefs, industry experts-all here to make your visit to Market both valuable and memorable. Plus, giveaways, cooking demos, food and drink samplings.

You won’t want to miss out on these exciting events!

 Visit the www.AmericasMart.com for a full listing of events, days and times.

A Glance at July

peopleAmericasMart is full of product and ready to help buyers grow business, starting this July-where you will discover more: More selection, more variety, more introduction, more new lines and designs and more value.  With 3,000 showrooms and more than 4,000 temporaries, Atlanta is sure to be the place where retailers will be this summer.

Look at what’s to come in July:

  • The grand opening of Floor 14 in Building 1, with Century Furniture and several other design-led home furnishings and accessories companies as the anchor showrooms
  • b. Inspired Design Showcase featuring six top designers and their interior masterpieces
  • The introduction of Antiques, Vintage and One of a Kind to the Market Temporaries-now with 25 collections
  • The unveiling of dozens of new and newly expanded showrooms throughout all four buildings
  • A full lineup of celebrity appearances and stellar events

 And more! You have to come to Market in July to see it all!

 Visit www.AmericasMart.com for a full listing of events.

b. Inspired in July

b.Inspired at AmericasMartThere is no place better than AmericasMart to be inspired! Check out the b. Inspired Design Showcase on the first floor of Building 1. You’ll get the chance to see interior creations from six of the nation’s most celebrated designers: 

  • Bob Brown, Robert Brown Interior Design
  • Suzanne Kasler, Suzanne Kasler Interiors
  • Matthew Quinn, Matthew Quinn Collection
  • Stan Topol, Stan Topol & Associates, Inc.
  • Carole Weaks, C. Weaks Interiors, Inc.
  • William Peace, Peace Design

Plus, the product showcased in “b. Inspired” is innovative, design-led merchandise, personally selected by the featured designers from AmericasMart showrooms. Each designer has his/her own room and the freedom to turn it into an oasis. This is a must see this July! Six top designers, six different rooms-a world of opportunity!

The showcase will debut on Wednesday, July 8 and will remain open for the entire show.

Also, the designers will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. on the 14th Floor of Building 1. A meet and greet follows!

Gourmet/Housewares Gets Cooking this July

kitchenwithtylerThe grand opening of AmericasMart’s new Gourmet/Housewares Center in January 2009 left mouths watering for more. And now, July serves up a second helping of tempting tastes, premium products and gourmet giveaways at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. 

gourmetfloorFloor 8 in Building 2 WestWing is a must-see destination this July. A fresh lineup of new exhibitors adds to a merchandise mix of more than 200 of the industry’s top lines, all presented in an open-air layout centered around a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen designed by the folks at The Food Network. And don’t forget about the Gourmet Temporaries, just a few flights down on Floor 2.

 Check out what’s on the menu for July:

  • Celebrity Chefs, including Atlanta’s own Kevin Rathbun and Jay Swift
  • Daily Raffle, with chances to win high-end kitchen appliances and products
  • Exhibitor-sponsored Demonstrations, highlighting everything from knives and stemware to coffee and tea
  • All in Good Taste, a sampling event featuring the best in wine and gourmet goodies