June is quickly approaching which means Atlanta Apparel’s Style Runway fashion show is just around the corner! There are so many events going on at the June Market you won’t want to miss. Here is your chance to sort through an amazing selection of apparel. The fashion show will be presented by Canada’s Parasuco Jeans as the headlining sponsor.
Trends showcased during the Style Runway fashion show by Parasuco Jeans include chic new styles for fall and early holiday season. Parasuco will open the fashion show by presenting lines from the women’s, men’s, children’s an
d accessory categories. Plus, after Parasuco’s collection you can see a showcase of the trends and featured lines premiering at Market.
Come to the daily fashion shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Floor 2 Atrium, take part in fabulous giveaways and try to catch the beer and wine cart throughout Market! Don’t forget to stop by THE LOUNGE in the Floor 2 Atrium at 6 p.m. preceding the Style Runway fashion show at 6:30 on Friday, June 11 for a cocktail reception!
More information on the Style Runway fashion show can be found here.
Not only is June Market filled with fashion and fun, but Atlanta Apparel is offering educational advancement through retail seminars presented by business practitioners for apparel buyers who want to enhance their business and increase sales. The seminars offered during June Market are the following:
Lights, Camera, Fashion! Charleston Fashion Week kicked off Tuesday night with the Emerging Designers Competition and we were there as sponsors! The collections ranged from Childrenswear to Ready-to-Wear. Highlights included childrenswear designer Barbara Beach who showcased impeccably made kids clothing with adorable children in jackets, shorts and dresses. Chelsie Ravenell showcased men’s and women’s ready-to-wear with incredible attention to detail and exquisite designs. His prep-inspired looks ranged from bow ties to cargo shorts. Larika Page was inspired by old world details and presented a fabulous line with tulle details. Jamie Lin Snider presented her spring collection with full on feminine details complete with matching pink pumps on all her models. 
I often refer to a quote by Helen Keller’s teacher: 
January Atlanta Apparel Market starts today!! We are so excited to announce new changes to the temporaries on Floor 3. The 3rd Floor will now feature Ready To Wear, Accessories, and Shoes. Make sure to stop by and check out all the new product and new lines to Atlanta Apparel. 
More and more businesses are using social networking as communication tools. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others are all great ways to tell your customers more about you, and your store and products. Social networks are also a way to create relationships with customers and give you another touch point.
January Apparel Market is just around the corner, and we are excited to announce our accessory, shoe and impulse buyer lineup! This is the first Apparel market of 2010, and we will officially launch spring & summer product. We have made some big changes for January including combining accessories, shoes, and ready to wear on Floor 3. We have great new lines along with our senior exhibitors all on one easy to access floor! Check out the listing on our site.
Young Contemporary has a new focus this January: Spring! As a direct result of retailers buying closer to seasons, lines will focus on Spring 2010 collections.
I enjoyed speaking with buyers at the October Atlanta Apparel Market about how social media can help their businesses. Social Media tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube can help store owners engage and build relationships with customers. Good social media success stories include Zappos, Will it Blend and Fabrik Atlanta. Remember the rules you learned in kindergarten… listen first, be polite, be yourself and share. Well, the same apply to using social media tools. 
