We just finished the August Atlanta Apparel Market and are moving on to October Market. This is one of our best markets, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again. We are expecting great things for October, and will be posting all our fabulous lines in the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check the blog every week so you don’t miss any important announcements, and to check the new lines for October.
Within three days, buyers were exposed to 530 special occasion gowns and six mini days shows highlighting accessories, children’s wear and contemporary clothing.
The Style Runway fashion show featured six sponsors: Mary’s Bridal, Precious Formals, Emerald Couturier, Cassandra Stone, Terani and P&B Systems. Jonathan Kayne said a few words before his collection. And, more than 50 lines were shown.
The August Atlanta Apparel Market, featuring the Nation’s Largest Prom and Special Occasion Market ended strong last Monday. Floor 10, the special occasion destination, was full daily with retailers shopping the latest in prom, pageantry, bridal and special occasion trends. Retailers experienced more gowns, more fashion shows and more designers here than anywhere else. 
The excitement is building at Atlanta Apparel Market as models hit the Fashion Center Stage in the Atrium for the first fashion show event of the August Market. Ready-to-Wear styles in the inaugural show ranged from casual dresses and pants to stylish denim and white cotton loungewear.
The styles keep coming throughout Market with another show at 3 p.m. on Friday. At 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, 
Accessories will take center stage, while shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday will spotlight Ready-to-Wear and Children’s styles. It’s a great chance to scout a variety of looks from a range of exhibitors.
The unparalleled Style Runway Fashion Show of prom, pageant and special occasion looks is Saturday night at 6 p.m. in the Fashion Theater on Floor 15.
Children’s World is growing this August. Check out these new and newly expanded showrooms opening on Floor 13 in August :
New: BeBop Baby 13W355A (clothing)
New: Moo Boo’s 13W355B (clothing)
Newly relocated and expanded: Carolina Baby Company 13W124 (multi line rep with apparel/gifts and strollers)
BUYERS: Look what’s all yours during your visit to Market:
Free BREAKFAST every day
Free PARKING Saturday and Sunday
Free COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES
Free EDUCATIONAL seminars
Free GIVEAWAYS
Check out the website for a full list of events, and be sure to pick up an Apparel Guide upon arrival for more details.
Children’s temporaries are making their move to Floor 13 this Market! You can find maternity wear and the newest apparel and accessories for kids in the Northeast Quadrant, adjacent to the Buyer’s Lounge. Now, buyers shopping for little ones and moms-to-be will be able to shop the Children’s temporaries and permanents all in one convenient location. Must-sees this Market include adorable hair accessories by Pixie Bows, trendy maternity-wear from Maternity Inc., fashion-forward nightwear & children’s apparel by Sonhart and the Snoogie Seat by Daddy’s Design!
Spring looks featuring European lines will debut in Children’s World at Market.
Plus, Doodlefish will unveil its newly expanded showroom (13N104), adding a wider selection of Newport Cottages furniture and Little Castle Chairs-a product line never before seen at AmericasMart.
Look for more happenings in Children’s World as Market nears!
No matter where you look, there are products that are both on-trend and consumer-friendly. Here are a few ideas to look for while walking the showrooms and temp floors at Market:
General Gift: Language Arts – A picture is worth a thousand words, but words can be as powerful when they’re the primary graphic. A bold letter. A striking phrase. Everyone has a favorite type.
Tabletop/Fine Gift: A Full Palette – An engaging use of lush, saturated colors – eggplant, evergreen, cranberry, navy, ochre – adds intensity to everyday as well as entertaining at home.
Temps – Gift: Sunny Side - From the gold of a blazing sunrise to the delicate lemon of a jonquil to creamy, buttery tones to the saffron shades of a rich chardonnay, the yellow color palette shines light into every corner.
Gift & Resort: Park It – Ranging from souvenirs to apparel to books to maps, park-related products gain exposure as people explore natural destinations, often closer to home.
Gourmet/Housewares: Wine Oh! – Wine consumption in the United States is up 30 percent over last decade with more than 55 percent of us enjoying a glass at least once a week. That makes related accessories a savvy seller as the U.S. ranks second to only France in wine consumption.
Children’s: Gotta Eat! - From bottles and accessories to place settings and silverware to bibs to high chair covers to specialized cookbooks, anything related to getting kid’s to eat is gobbled up by consumers.
