Monthly Archives: October 2009

Free Parking Saturday and Sunday of October Apparel Show

Posted on by
Reply

Oct09_FreeParking_28x44From the moment you arrive in Atlanta, we care about your total Apparel Market experience. That includes travel, events, order-writing — even parking. The first 400 Apparel Buyers to arrive at the Parking Lot at 260/270 Spring Street on October 17 and October 18 will receive FREE parking for the day.

Here’s how it works… When you enter the parking garage, take a ticket and tell the attendant you are an Apparel Market buyer. If you are one of the first 400 arrivals, you’ll receive a free coupon. When you leave the garage, present your parking ticket along with the free coupon and your buyer badge to the attendant.

Free parking is only available on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, spring st garageOctober 18 — with the coupon. Please remember that no overnight parking is allowed, and the garage closes at 10 p.m.

From Top to Bottom, Accessories Sell

Posted on by
Reply

It’s no secret that accessories are one of the best options in a tough sales market. They turn quickly with higher margins. Shoes sell in any season – especially trendy looks. Look for interesting options to complement your apparel lines or add new lines to drive impulse buys. Options abound to suit every customer profile in October in the Temporaries on Floor 5.

Jackson stone UPemCheck out all the lines for Accessories and Shoes: Abel Trading, Aerosols, Alegria, Amo by Amanda, Anthony Alexander, Artistic Expressions, Athena Alexander, Bamboo Style, Bass Lakota blackemFootwear, Barrett House, Bed Stu, Bonnie Leigh Accessories, Bronx & Diba, Brown Shoe Company, Fergie, Caro’s Jewelry, Ken’s Handcrafted Jewelry, Cheng’s Boutique, Clay Cox and Assoc., Consolidated, Crown Pearls, Cugly, Dia Lynn Jewelry, Ethel & Myrtle, Eye Design, Fashionatia, Frye, Honey Bee Ftwear, Italian Shoe Makers, Izabella, Jack Roger Shoes, Jamie Lynn Designs, Jazzd, Jim Luckie, Jimmy Crystal, Josephine in Vegas, Kelsi Dagger footwear, Koolaburra, Lalo Treasures by African Express, Lynn Davis Designs, Magic Scarf Co, Major Fashion, Marc Joseph, Meda Import Export, Mukluk,Queenieem Nakamol Designs, Naughty Monkey, Nikita Lynn Designs, Nima Accessories, Oka B, Olem, Oro Bonito, Peacock International, Poetic License, Poo Pouri, Pretty Persuasions, Rampage footwear, Report footwear, Restricted, S & J International, Sam Edelman, Seasons Jewelry, Seychelles, Sisi Amber, Sue Cox, Sugar, Susan Shaw, Suzy Shaw Berardo, Volatile, VSA Accessories, Yellow Box and Zigi NY.

We also have a new cash & carry temporary area on Floor 5. A few of our cash and carry exhibitors are Rant & Rave, L& B Creations, Jack E Ohs, Luxury Eyewear, Harrison Scott, Dia Lynn Designs, Buddha Happy, Golden Triangle and Abel Trading. Great finds in great lines to take with you to fill in inventories until your orders arrive.

True Grits: One Woman’s AmericasMart Success Story

Posted on by
Reply

For 22 years, Diane Pfeifer, creator of popular Grits Bits,  has  called AmericasMart Atlanta her Market home. Her story begins the day after her honeymoon in 1988, at a January Atlanta Apparel grits bits 1rMarket. While she was helping her sister-in-law with ajewelry line, she was introduced to the place where she’d bring her own company, Strawberry Patch.

Over more than two decades, Pfeifer has some incredible memories at AmericasMart. Her first daughter Jennica came to a show at only 9 days old and even took her first steps down an apparel aisle. Now 20 years old, Jennica works Markets when she’s home from college.

Professionally, Pfeifer debuted her all-grits cookbook, “Gone with the Grits” at AmericasMart in 1992,  in the Stationery Temps using only a crayon colored mock-up. On a whim, she displayed it in Gourmet Temps and after booming results, she’s maintained a booth there ever since.

grits bits 2Pfeifer’s story started back in St. Louis, where she was born and raised. She credits not being southern as the reason she  thinks of so many different grits recipes. The book was inspired after she joked in a Hollywood sushi bar that southerners made their sushi with grits instead of rice, which sparked the idea of creating a fun, all-grits cookbook. The next morning in an L.A. cafe, she was writing recipe ideas when she heard someone trying to order grits. She laughingly told the customer what she was working on, and he asked if he could sit with her. The patron turned out to be Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band, and they shared a two-hour breakfast, which ultimately led to the creation of her cookbook. That book recently topped a million copies sold.

On the advice of some AmericasMart buyers 10 years ago, she invented Grits Bits, bite-size cheese snacks and cookies baked with grits. The four flavors are a big hit in southern gourmet and bridal baskets, airport and hotel shops, and gourmet/gift shops.

Thanks to her inspiration, consumers who can’t buy grits just anywhere can at least cook them or enjoy a quick grits snack no matter where they live. Check out http://www.GritsBits.com for more information.

Thanks to her inspiration, consumers who can’t buy grits just anywhere can at least cook them or enjoy a quick grits snack no matter where they live.

When Eclectic Meets Functional… in the Gardens

Posted on by
Reply

atutotable-r

The hallmark of atuto (http://www.atuto.com) for more than 20 years, the company’s unique perspective on home and garden decor extends beyond products and marketing. Deeply rooted in the Honduran community, atuto employs native artisans and craftsmen to create artistic furniture and decor to fit almost any style and budget.

The Calla Lily Collection is but one of the many welded iron seating groups offered this season. As with many of the products in the company’s line, the atutochair-rchairs and side tables work both indoors and out to complement myriad styles.

With a minimum order of $100 for new buyers, atuto’s hand-crafted pieces are on display in Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens., showroom 10-C-110.

Please call the Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens help line at 404-220-2030 or see any showroom manager on Floor 9 or 10 of Building 2 WestWing for more information.

The Men’s ROW in Premiere Temps

Posted on by
Reply

Men’s apparel is one of the faster growing segments of the industry with a range of styles and demographic options. October Apparel Market is only weeks away, and we’re excited to announce our new men’s area in Premiere Temps called ROW 700!

More than 20 of the best men’s lines in the business will be in Atlanta. ROW 700 will be on Floor 2 with the Premiere Temporaries, near the open side entrance.

Check out some of the most interesting options in menswear – in October in Atlanta.

In the Swim on Floor 5

Posted on by
Reply

Who says tan lines are just born at the beach? Some of the hottest lines of the summer will swim1be available to order in Atlanta in October. Bikini, tankini, maillot, racerback, bandeau, monokini or swim dress. If it’s in style, it’s here. Here are some of the swimwear lines you’ll find on Floor 5:

24th & Ocean, Beach House, Carmen Marc Volvo, Coco Rave, Coco Reef, DKNY, GaBor, Hobie, Kenneth Cole, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Liz Claiborne, Manhattan Beachwear, Maxine, Pineapple Bay, Reel Sassy, Roxanne, Split, Swimwear-Anywhere, Winki Island Swim, Winki Jr. Swim and Winki Kids.

What Women Want – For Spring 2010

Posted on by
Reply
olsen

Olsen Europe

When you hit the Atlanta Apparel Market in October, there are several key items you should look for to ensure your customers look great for Spring 2010.  Ethnic pieces featuring natural fabrics, snake and animal prints with Indian and African inspirations are still hot. Green – the concept, not just the color – are still popular. Look for dip-dyed effects, organic cottons and crushed fabrics. And look out Madonna, ’80s inspired pieces are back with everything from preppy looks to skinny denim and oversized tops.

Olsen Europe

Olsen Europe

All the concepts feature some neutrals – primarily white – but also look for navy, cloud blues, aqua, butter, cerise, mushroom, green and lilac.

Your customers will be looking for these pieces to fill in their spring wardrobes, so make sure they’re on your shopping list at Market: Boyfriend jacket cardigans

Babette

Babette

  • Voluminous, wide-leg pants
  • Ankle-grazing pants
  • Draped tops
  • Embellished tops
  • Fun dresses
  • Lizard “animal” prints
  • Mad for plaid
  • Walking shorts
  • Colored denim
  • Art-inspired prints
  • Day-to-evening looks
  • Cropped jackets

Exclusive High Museum Exhibition Preview

Posted on by
Reply

HIGH_logo

On Friday October 16, the High Museum of Art will open its doors to the John C. Portman Art & Architecture Exhibition for an exclusive preview only for guests of the Atlanta Apparel Market.  (http://www.high.org/main.taf?p=3,2,1,15,1) We’re thrilled to be able to share this exceptional exhibition with our Atlanta Apparel Market attendees.

The exhibition, which showcases Portman’s 50 year career in art, architecture and design, provides insight into his invaluable contribution to the city he calls home, as well as his critically acclaimed work around the globe. While many buyers are intimately familiar with AmericasMart Atlanta, Portman is also responsible for other Atlanta landmarks including The Peachtree Center and The Hyatt Regency, among others across the country and around the world.

The High Museum of Art together with the Atlanta Apparel Market want you to be the first to experience this landmark exhibition. Exclusive entry to the John C. Portman Exhibit, complimentary Italian hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available to our guests from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday night. Additionally, guests are welcome to visit The High’s weekly Jazz Night and other exhibitions including Alex Soth and the highly anticipated Leonardo da Vinci: Hand of the Genius Exhibition.

Complimentary shuttle service departs in front of Building 3 at the corner of Spring and Harris streets and runs continuously throughout the evening.

Admittance is limited to 500 guests; please contact ACheek@americasmart.com for further details.

Accessories to See in October

Posted on by
Reply
ken gold-choker

Ken's Handcrafted Jewelry

With October Apparel Market just around the corner, I want to introduce several of the many new lines that will be

Dia Linn Designs

Dia Linn Designs

here: Cuggly, Eye Design Inc., Jamie Lynn Designs, Ken’s Handcrafted Jewelry, Sisi Amber, Dia Linn Designs, Judy Beard and Oka B.

PinkSmileyNB-2

This mix of eyeglasses, jewelry, personal care and spa products and shoes is a “must see” for Market.

New Young Contemporary Lines for October Apparel!

Posted on by
Reply

Oct09_Apparel crop2Check out the new Atlanta Young Contemporary lines! The following lines will be on Floor 3 during The Atlanta Apparel Market in October:

Dating Clothing, Demin Revolution, Freeway, Love Tree Fashion, Monoreno, Mur, Playboy Denim, Spark, Staccato, Sun Art Design and Together.

These are some of the hottest lines in the category – don’t miss the opportunity to view their latest so you can get the best of the best for your customers!