Comfort and Creativity Shape Atlanta Apparel Spring/Summer 2023 Trend Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First 2023 Spring/Summer Sourcing Event October 11-15, 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta
ATLANTA – September 15, 2021 – Atlanta Apparel has released its exclusive semi-annual trend report, developed by its in-house fashion office, previewing upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 colors, prints and styles available at the upcoming October Atlanta Apparel, October 11 – 15 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“Spring/Summer 2023 trends have a strong focus on optimism and creativity as consumers look to shed the constraints of the last few challenging years,” said Morgan Ramage, Atlanta Apparel Fashion Director. “In response, Atlanta Apparel’s October market will showcase a mix of bright colors alongside comfortable neutrals, lots of innovation, emphasis on quality and playful prints, details and materials.”
The key colors for Spring/Summer 2023 include shades of natural and nostalgic tones alongside celebratory brights, such as key colors: Luscious Red, Digital Lavender, Sundial Yellow, Verdigris Green and Tranquil Blue. Deeper hues, not typically associated with Spring and Summer, also will add an unexpected directional update and will make an impact across the season and into the trans-seasonal autumn period.
Image courtesy of Seychelles
For the upcoming Spring/Summer buying season, key trend themes reflect a rush of creativity, innovation, quality and versatility with a renewed celebration of life. The three trend themes for Spring/Summer 2023 are: full spectrum – digital influence, bold patterns and expressive; soul space – quest for contentment via relaxed silhouettes, soothing color patterns, naturally-derived prints and boho; and design wise – smart, simple, solution-driven products and inclusive, hardworking pieces.
Image courtesy of ABLE
Apparel trends will follow the trend themes and key colors across silhouettes and styles: mini, wrap and column skirts will allow for further comfort and individualization in sizing; slouchy trousers, utility carpenter trousers, 90s, skinny, minimalist trousers and vacation shorts will allow for personalization through relaxed fit, innovation and further comfort; tops will emphasize the optimism and craft in crochet, artisanal, halter neck, front-tie and wrap-top styles; dresses will cover a wide variety of purposes, from utility to style with patchwork and knit maxis, halter midis, boxer minis, active dresses and cut-out beach dresses; and swim will follow 90s, minimalist, tiny styles with asymmetrical cuts, strappy designs, collage fabrics and cutouts.
Image courtesy of Lace the Label, Lebel Group Showroom
Footwear trends for Spring/Summer ’23 provide comfort while showcasing the desire to dress up and celebrate through soft finishes and easy indoor and outdoor styles: puff slides, 90s flatforms and platforms, bling buckles, hardware slides, mid-heel mules, sustainable and artistic sneakers, mary jane flats, and tie-up designs.
Image courtesy of Yellow Box Shoes
Accessories will be crafted with long-term design and sustainability in mind with qualities that align with a more flexible lifestyle: party set earrings, layered and beaded necklaces with pendants, retro- and hexagon-shaped sunglasses, body and belly chains, woven bucket hats, beach bags, mini handbags and everyday underarm bags.
Image courtesy of Image courtesy of Ellie Vail Jewelry
“People are wanting to show off while dressing comfortably, and Atlanta Apparel’s exhibitors are ready to showcase those trends in just a few weeks,” added Ramage. “We look forward to welcoming the industry to AmericasMart Atlanta to source the styles that will take Spring and Summer by storm.”
For upcoming trends with images and brand names, visit https://www.atlanta-apparel.com/-/media/Atlanta-Apparel/Homepage/2022-10/AA_Oct22_SS23TrendReport.pdf.
Atlanta Apparel runs Tuesday, October 11 – Saturday, October 15, at AmericasMart Atlanta. Permanent showrooms are open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday. Temporary exhibits are open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. from Wednesday through Friday. Registration is available at www.atlanta-apparel.com/Attend/Registration.
Atlanta Apparel’s eight yearly markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children's, plus-size, bridal and social occasion. Market information is available online at Atlanta-Apparel.com.
About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. With more than 20 million square feet of premium wholesale showroom space in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. With the launch of Juniper, a fully integrated omnichannel B2B commerce solution and multiline B2B e-commerce marketplace empowering buyers and sellers to better manage and grow their business at markets and year-round, IMC now provides the only omnichannel sales and marketing platform that seamlessly connects physical and digital wholesale commerce. For more information, visit www.imcenters.com.
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