Atlanta Apparel October Market Launches Spring/Summer 2025; Closes Out Holiday

October 15 – 18, 2024 at AmericasMart Atlanta 

ATLANTA, GA – September 18, 2024 – Atlanta Apparel presents its final 2024 market, October 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta, with 11 floors of curated exhibitors, featuring the latest apparel and footwear collections for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 season, immediates for Autumn/Winter and Holiday, as well as expanded hospitality, giveaways and on-site events, providing a comprehensive buying experience for retailers.  

“Atlanta Apparel is an essential stop for retailers as they restock on Holiday and end-of-year merchandise while also getting a head start on Spring/Summer 2025 buying," said Caron Stover, ANDMORE SM senior vice president, apparel.  

Brands Present Spring this October 

Atlanta Apparel will present nearly 3,320 brands across permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits this October with both new and key names showcasing top categories: Spring/Summer 2025, holiday, accessories and shoes.  

The October edition of Atlanta Apparel will feature 480+ showrooms and 350+ temporary exhibits. Highlights include the new Gretty Zueger (contemporary apparel) debut and the addition of new exhibitors in categories including contemporary, accessory, shoe, women’s apparel and cash & carry. Tradeshow newcomers include: 6j Threads; Design Fever; Ellie Vail Jewelry; Flora by Alexandria; fyb jewelry; Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry; Just Pure Candles; La Plage; LILLY PILLY AUS Pty Ltd; ModaPosa; Mrs. Momma Bear Workwear; SkyStruk LLC; Stacy Bradley Design; Sugar Stitch; Tova; TradeLink Co; and Universal Standard. 

Notable shoe brands showcase this October as well, including: Alegria Shoes; Antelope Shoes; Bos & Co/Fly London; Chinese Laundry; Dolce Vita; Kork-Ease; Matisse Footwear; Sam Edelman; Steve Madden, an expanded showroom on Floor 7 with Shooz On 7, and TOMS Shoes.  

Atlanta Apparel permanent showrooms will be open on six floors: 6 (fine jewelry), 7 (cash & carry), 8 (accessories and contemporary), 9 (contemporary men’s and women’s), 11 (contemporary and accessories) and 13 (children’s). Temporary exhibits are concentrated on four floors: 1 (young contemporary and cash & carry), 2 (accessories, premiere apparel and shoes), 3 (accessories and apparel) and 4 (young contemporary and contemporary). For a full list of brands exhibiting at Atlanta Apparel, visit atlanta-apparel.com/exhibitor/directory  

Events and Amenities Activate Building 3 

For its October edition, Atlanta Apparel will offer an immersive buyer experience, featuring exhibits alongside four full days of amenities, activations and events. With each day packed with activities, attendees can enhance their sourcing experience and get personal experience with new brands while picking up complimentary gifts.  

The market kicks off on Tuesday with two sponsored events: PJ's and Martinis at 11 a.m. with PJ Harlow in the PJ Harlow Showroom, and the Skies Are Blue / Current Air Mimosas Bar Cart from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Floor 2. In the afternoon, buyers can visit The Sandal Shop , a custom sandal giveaway hosted in partnership with SODA from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., paired with a Custom Coffee Station from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the curated Premiere Accessories Lounge on Floor 3. The day concludes with Atlanta Apparel’s hallmark Kickoff Party from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the atrium, featuring live music, cocktails, giveaways and more. 

On Wednesday, buyers are invited to join The Boutique Hub for an educational and community-driven event, Make the Most of Pink Friday , filled with insights, giveaways and networking at 10 a.m. in the Boutique Hub Showroom. Other Wednesday offerings include the Bag Charm Bar from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Floor 4 in the Holiday Lounge, the Ellie Vail Jewelry Giveaway from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium, the Oddi Spiked Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade Bar Cart from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Floor 3, and another round of Custom Coffee from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Floor 3.  

On Thursday, Atlanta Apparel will feature a Sneaker Charm Bar at 11 a.m. in the Premiere Accessories Lounge on Floor 3. A Custom Coffee Station will also be available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Floor 3. 

Throughout the week, buyers can explore inspiring installations, including the Spring/Summer 2025 Trend Vignette , in partnership with The Daily Front Row, and the New & Now Vignette , in the registration lobby. Curated category lounges featuring Premiere Accessories on Floor 3 and Holiday on Floor 4 will be available daily for category-specific inspiration. The Buyer Resources Floor and CommentSold Go Live Studios on Floor 5 will provide retail solutions and live streaming opportunities. 

Buyers can enjoy complimentary Breakfast and Coffee from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., or visit the Cappuccino Station, open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on all market days. The Buyer Resource Center on Floor 5 provides a daily complimentary buyer lunch, “Lunch on Five ,” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. New buyers can participate in the New Buyer Orientation , held at 9 a.m. daily to get familiar with the market. 

Atlanta Apparel’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits open concurrently on Tuesday, October 15, and run through Friday, October 18. The market is open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily, except on Friday, when showrooms close at 6:00 p.m., and temporary exhibits close at 2:00 p.m. For more information and to register for the October Market, visit atlanta-apparel.com/Markets/atlanta-apparel/October  

The @Market App allows buyers to create and manage a Market Plan for planning and attending markets. By signing in, buyers can create a plan that syncs with the app, enabling them to save and search for exhibitors, take notes, photos, and use quick search features. The app also provides wayfinding navigation, product discovery, and access to the exhibitor directory. Buyers can share their plans with colleagues and use the app's Scan & Go feature for express market entry.  

ANDMORE’s five Atlanta Apparel markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s modern, shoes, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s and plus-size at AmericasMart Atlanta. Atlanta Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers.  For more information, visit Atlanta-Apparel.com . 

About ANDMORE SM : ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com     

  

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