October Market Off to a Great Start

Posted on October 16, 2010 by ksantry

The October Atlanta Apparel Market threw open the doors on Thursday and welcomed retailers from around the nation. This Market retailers are looking for immediate fall and the hottest trends and lines for Spring.

The energy at Market was high on day one with exciting events and the opening day of the new swim and resort category called SPLASH on floor 3.

The Daily Strut, which takes place everyday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., has highlighted the styles retailers can find right now during Market.

Plus, the Friday night hit, the Style Runway fashion show, drew crowds from every floor of the building. Everyone gathered in the atrium on floor 2 to watch the show featuring Montreal Collections. And, Montreal Collections featured one of their hottest designers, Samuel Dong. Samuel Dong presented 30 outfits from his Spring 2011 collection, followed by other Montreal lines. For the show’s grand finale, other Atlanta Apparel exhibitors and designers showed their lines and collections after the debut of Montreal Collections.

And, there’s still more to come. It’s only day two of Market! Be sure to experience all at the last Market of the year!

Dimond Lighting Brightens Home Accessory Offerings at AmericasMart

Posted on July 12, 2010 by ksantry

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Dimond Lighting is set for its grand opening at the July Market. Dimond, which has secured nearly 1,600 sq. ft. of space on Floor 12 in Building 1(12-C-7) as a permanent showroom, becomes one of the many showrooms in the HOME center that spotlights premium portable lamps, lighting and accessories for the home.

Vice president of Dimond, John Haste, believes the new showroom at AmericasMart is a strategic and necessary move for expanding this division of ELK Lighting. “We are a strong division under a well-known parent company, and are moving in the right direction to continue this growth,” says Haste. “AmericasMart offers one of the world’s largest destinations for home product, providing a unique platform for us to showcase our growing product collection.”

Additionally Dimond will now have the opportunity to be open daily between Markets, gaining further exposure to designers and retailers that need to buy outside of the set Market dates.

For more information about Dimond Lighting click here.

To View the Full announcement click here.

6th Annual Designers Luncheon: Exclusively Here this July

Posted on July 2, 2010 by ksantry

Luncheon2 AmericasMart Atlanta is teaming up with ASID, IFDA, IDS and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles to host “Tools for Making Money in a Rising Economy” during the July Market.

Meet top designer associations, connect with professional contacts and peers and establish new relationships all in one day. Throughout the day experts will be discussing enlightening strategies to increase your clientele, including:
*Ways to increase online visibility through social media;
*Marketing with precision color visuals;
*Capitalizing on the design industry’s booming new business.

Also at Market, IDS National President, Margi Kyle, will be speaking on ways to wow clients. Luncheon1

The 6^th Annual Designers Summer Luncheon is full of inspiring tools for making money and building business. Lunch will be provided by AmericasMart, and guests will be able to shop the Buildings throughout Market.

Friday, July 16
Building 1, Floor 14
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

RSVP is preferred, please contact Tasha Robinson, 404.220.2435 or trobinson@americasmart.com.

Inspired Interiors with Suzanne Kasler

Posted on June 18, 2010 by ksantry

Celebrated designer Suzanne Kasler is back this July to give a behind-the-scenes look at her intuitive design process. Kasler’s style incorporates a fresh mix of continental flavor and classic style, emphasizing light, scale and architectural elements of space to create interiors reflective of her clients’ personalities and lifestyles. Kasler explains how time and place inspire each of her projects. You’ll want to learn about her unique process to create interiors with timeless quality and comfortable sophistication. Kasler will share her design ideas on Friday, July 16 in Building 1, Floor 4, Room 4-B-1. A book signing of Kasler’s book, Inspired Interiors, immediately follows in the Safavieh Showroom, 5-A-2.

More details on this home décor event can be found here.

Happy Chic with Jonathan Adler: Staying Trendy and True to You

Posted on June 17, 2010 by ksantry

JonathanAdler2 Get decorating tips and ideas from the lead judge on Bravo’s “Top Design” when AmericasMart welcomes Jonathan Adler, home décor designer and author of “My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living” to the July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Adler’s design company is dedicated to bringing style, craft, joy and a general feeling of grooviness to any home. Additionally, Adler’s 12 company operated stores have grown to become an internationally recognized home and gift-oriented lifestyle showcase offering decorative objects, tabletop collections, bedding, bath accessories, candles, furniture, rugs, pillows and lighting. Learn how to keep up with new market trends while staying true to your original point of view. You can find Adler on Friday, July 16 at 2 -3 p.m. in Building 1, Floor 14, Room 14-D-9.

A Valuable Textile Resource: Talktextiles.com

Posted on June 8, 2010 by ksantry

We’re spreading the word about a hot new resource for fabric lovers. Talktextiles.com is designed for consumers, retail stores, textile students, buyers, designers, manufacturers, academics and anyone who works with or appreciates the art and science of fabric production.

The site provides a glossary of home furnishing textiles, information about the fiber to fabric process and offers a platform for questions and discussions about the industry for any question you were ever afraid to ask. Also available on the site are links to other sites with textile information, an industry calendar, and suppliers to the home furnishings fabric community so you are always up to date with the latest news.

The site is a creation of industry veteran Jim Calhoun and is run by a team of industry specialists and academics. Together over the last year, they have developed a site that is user-friendly and moreover, endorsed by professionals in the community.

For more information, visit talktextiles.com

June Market: Cocktails, Fashion and Fun!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by ksantry

June1 If you thought the April Market was a knockout wait until you see what the June Market has to offer! June is packed with cocktails, fashion and fun! A few of the spectacular Atlanta Apparel offerings include a must-see fashion show, complimentary cocktails, chic-swag giveaways and opportunities to attend retail seminars presented by successful business practitioners from all over the Southeast. Showcasing new trends for the fall and early holiday season, the Market is offering buying opportunities throughout its permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s, men’s, children’s and accessory categories. We hope to see you all there June 10-13, 2010!

More information on the June Market can be found here.

Events and Seminars Offered Throughout June Market

Posted on May 28, 2010 by ksantry

Events_Seminars1 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:
Retailer’s Survival Kit Breakfast Seminar: Managing Budgets, Cash Flow and Inventory
A group of Retailers from Southeast,will share their personal tips and experience to the seminar to enhance buyers. This will be a panel discussion and open-topic Q /A seminar discussing what you really need-to-know about maintaining budget, watching cash flow and controlling inventory. June 11, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Building 3, Floor 8, Buyer’s Lounge Room 8-E-316.

The Rights of Retailing
Presented by T.J. Reid, editor of Fashion Advantage, will help you define the five rights for running a successful business. The five “P” words Place, Product, People, Price and Presentation, will each be defined. Attendees will each receive a free copy of T.J.’s book, “What Mother Never Told Ya About Retail.” Coffee, Doughnuts and Door prizes will be offered. June 12, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Building 3, Floor 8, Buyer’s Lounge Room 8-E-316.

Other events you won’t want to miss out on throughout Market include The Daily Strut fashion shows in Floor 2 in THE LOUNGE, TOTEally Fabulous tote giveaway for buyers on Floor 3, a wine & beer cart—only if you can catch it! And, don’t forget about the complimentary cocktail reception at 6 p.m. preceding the Style Runway fashion show on June 11 at 6:30 p.m.!

More information on events and seminars during the June Market can be found here.

Guest Blogger Brooke Giannetti Talks about Her AmericasMart Discovery

Posted on January 25, 2010 by ksantry

When I opened my store last year I never thought that I would be visiting Atlanta to find home furnishing resources.

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

Velvet & Linen
Giannetti Home

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Home Inspires Retailers, Attracts Celebrity Designers

Posted on November 20, 2009 by ksantry

IMG_5692[1] The Home product center will inspire retailers with fresh product, new moves and celebrity designers this January. There are exciting things happening on the Home floors in Building 1, including special appearances by:

Kathryn M. Ireland
Thom Filicia
Brad Ford

Find out more here!

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