• More than 30 runway shows, including an Emerging Designer Competition, the Rock the Runway Market Competition and the Bridal Couture Show
• Celebrity designer guests
• Parties and hip events
• The famous Stiletto Stampede

As a sponsor of Charleston Fashion Week, Atlanta Apparel will have a featured space in the Style Lounge, open pre- and post-fashion shows.  Be sure to stop by the Atlanta Apparel booth and grab a few goodies and information on upcoming markets!

 And, while the next Market is on your mind, check out April Market Information in our newly redesigned Buyer Resources section.

Trends include:

Make Mine a Mini

In the Mood for Nude

Feminine Mystique

All that Glitters is Not Gold

Make it Mix and Match

Join the Tribe

All in one Piece

Your Boyfriend’s Blazer

Zip it Up

Military Mix

Check out our newly posted TREND REPORT here for details on all these trends!

A few of the brand new lines are:

April Cornell, Grace in LA Denim, Holy Codi Studio, I.C.U. , Ketch The Spirit, Luluvia, Lulumari, MINE, MayaJ, Shulami, Sugar & Rox and Vitta Luna.

You can check most of them out pre-market by clicking the above line name/link and be directed their company website. Be sure to shop all the new lines that will be in the 800 section on the 2nd floor April 8-11! We are gearing up for a very successful & exciting April market!

Check out these showrooms and more open in Building 3 on Friday, February 19, and Monday, February 22!

• Elephantito – 13S333
• Freddy Simon and Associates – 11E110
• Green Associates Maternity and Accessories – 13W361
• Larry Lucas Inc. – 13W126
• Mark Garland – 11S116
• Michael Perry – 11E108
• Moda – 8E118
• MJK Global Sourcing – 8E111B
• P Inc. – 11E109A
• The Miners – 8N314
• Tim Philbin Accessories – 8E112B
• Total Accessories – 7S114

Click here to check out a full list of our open daily showrooms!

HFN

As the national media partner, HFN will affirm and champion ICON Honors among domestic and international independent retailers, product manufacturers, sales representatives and service providers—all of which are eligible to pursue awards recognizing superior accomplishment in Innovation, Contribution and Achievement in product design and packaging, technology applications, sustainability commitments, cause-product influence and 14 additional honors. 

ICON Honors takes place July 18, 2010 in conjunction with the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Read the entire release and find our more details here.

 The dynamic product mix spans across permanent showrooms and a complete floor of temporaries, offering retailers excellent variety with signature collections in the Home Furnishings, Home Accents and Fine Linens centers (Building 1, Floors 9-14), the Home, Holiday and Floral center (Building 1, Floors 16-20) and within in the world’s largest collection of Gift product (Building 2 and 2WW).

The March event lineup—supporting the diverse merchandise mix—will feature for the first time a live webinar broadcast, hosted by Ethan Allen and Benjamin Moore. An award-winning forecast, the Benjamin Moore Color Pulse 2011 provides inspiration through reports and insight on color trends and influences. Market attendees will have the opportunity to view the presentation from a live web stream in Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9 on Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m. 

The entire March event listing can be found here.

It’s a post-January/pre-March buying opportunity. Forget something? Now’s a chance to place an order. Or get even more of something you found in January that wowed your customers. Look for hidden gems you missed during big Market hubbub. It’s a great day to shop!

Exhibitors on Floor 11 of Building 1 decided to make the day a celebration of February and Valentine’s Day and their great customers in general by hosting The Pink Party. “Showrooms are serving refreshments, many have specials and everyone is ready to see buyers!” says Ann O’Connor of Englishman’s Fine Furnishings.

There’s even complimentary daily parking for qualified registered buyers in the Spring Street garage with a same day qualifying invoice totaling at least $100 from a showroom in Building 1, 2 or 2WW.

Showroom specials. Free Parking. A Pink Party. What a GREAT Market Wednesday!

Young Contemorary also known as Young & Now was full of trend items this Market. 

Spring & Summer 2010 Trends include:

• Metal details on dresses, jeans, tops, everything!
• Leggings in any color or fabric
• Smock dresses
• Pleated dresses
• Vests
• Bubble vests & coats
• Tie-dye
• One shoulder dresses
• Tube dresses with ruffle accents
• Sublimation tops and dresses
• Big floral prints
• PEACOCK PRINTS!
• Sequins
• A-line dresses
• High waisted belted tops & dresses

Keep checking our blog for updated trend reports from January Market!

January Market was filled with Accessories as Buyer’s looked for cute, classy and fun trends! All across market trends included:

• Cuff Bracelets
• Studded & Colorful Bangles
• Bling & Sparkle Details
• Big Chunky Rings
• Piled on Jewelry including Necklaces & Bracelets
• Colorful Leggings
• Summer Scarves
• Jewel Tone Pumps & Sandals
• Patent Pumps & Sandals
• Python Prints in Flats & Sandals
• Mixed Media Accessories & Metallic Accents

Check back next week for more trend updates and let us know what trends you saw during January!

I asked myself “What could AmericasMart possibly have that I couldn’t find here in Los Angeles?”

The answer to that question turned out to be “A lot!”

Here are my top 10 things that I discovered/enjoyed during my latest trip to AmericasMart:

1. Blue Ocean Traders

Blue Ocean Traders Showroom was filled with a wonderful combination of antiques and amazing reproductions.

2. Tritter Feefer

I found furniture maker Tritter Feefer during my first visit to Atlanta last July. I was really impressed with their beautiful finishes and their reasonable prices. When I stopped into their showroom this time I fell in love with their new designs, including these two new dining tables.

3. Bobo Intriguing Objects.

No other showroom is as inspiring as Bobo. Owner Mark Sage has no fear and is willing to go all out for his designs.

4. Peddlers Home Design

Owner Robert True Ogden’s passion for vintage industrial is apparent throughout his showroom. I loved everything!

5. Solaria Lighting

I’m always search for new lighting resources. I was thrilled to find Solaria. They’re designs and finishes are fantastic!

6. Aidan Gray

I knew of Aidan Gray before my trips to AmericasMart, but I never had the opportunity to see all of their products in person. Being able to touch their products convinced me to carry their lighting and furniture pieces in my store.

7.  The AmericasMart Rug Market.

I found some fantastic rugs for the shop!

8. Thom Filicia

Yes, I got to meet Thom Filicia and attend his talk about his new book! It was such a treat to get some insight into his design process.

9. Kathryn M. Ireland

I also enjoyed hearing designer Kathryn M. Ireland speak. Her latest book is about her love affair with a gorgeous Wallace Neff house that she beautifully restored. While listening to Kathryn, I could feel her passion for design and this home. Just stunning!

Me, Kathryn M. Ireland, and our mutual friend Veranda Fine Arts Editor Leslie Newsom Roscoe.

10. Meeting other design obsessed people!

It was so much fun bumping into other design bloggers (like my friend Rachel from the blog Nest Egg) as well as other designers and store owners.

Brooke Giannetti
bgiannetti@mac.com

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