ANDMORE’s August wholesale events at AmericasMart Atlanta present the largest apparel and formal sourcing opportunity of the season, with the semi-annual Formal markets event beginning Monday, August 4 and all categories of Atlanta Apparel opening on Tuesday, August 5; both shows run concurrently through Friday, August 8.
This cross-category offering features some 3,200 brands spanning young contemporary, contemporary, resort, holiday, accessories, children’s and formalwear, alongside immersive trend education, curated category experiences and hallmark amenities.
“Both Formal Markets and Atlanta Apparel are gaining strong traction heading into August, with excitement building around our semi-annual Formal Markets and dedicated Children’s Floor,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORE® SVP, Apparel. “From bridal and Quinceañera to contemporary apparel and accessories, Atlanta continues to deliver a dynamic sourcing experience that meets the evolving needs of our buyers.”
Formal Markets brings together 180+ bridal, prom, Quinceañera, evening, wedding party, and accessories lines across three floors.
New and notable additions to Formal Markets this season include: a third expansion for showroom ASHLEYlauren; a new location and expansion for Jessica Angel; and the debut of Starielle, from designer Danielle Vlahos. Veni Infantino Bridal and Social collections will now be represented by Putnam Enterprises.
In the temporary exhibits, several international lines are making their Atlanta debut: Atelier Nicola D’Errico (Italy); Filiarmi (Istanbul); Le Blanc (Brazil); Unbranded by Diane D’Angelo; Ricca Sposa (Ukraine), which showcases its Atelier and LOVE collections; and Bianco Evento (Berlin), which showcases its European bridal collection in the U.S. for the first time.
“I’ve been in the bridal industry for 29 years with many happy brides across Europe. Every time American buyers visit us, they’re excited by our quality, pricing, and aesthetic,” said Bartosz Wodecki, Founder and CEO of Bianco Evento. “Buyers have been asking us to come to the U.S., so we’ve partnered with the experienced Coterie White team. They encouraged us to make our U.S. debut in Atlanta — a market that draws influential buyers from across the country who are the right fit for our brand.”
Additional returning favorites in The Collective include: Bariano Australia; Carla Ruiz Spain; Emily Shalant; Filiarmi; Janique; SACHIN & BABI; Teri Jon; and The Dessy Group.
Accessories offerings feature: Diverse Style by Sydni Dion; BOOMBA; De Blossom Collection; enVogue Bridal Accessories; Stefanie Somers Collection; Advance Packaging; Design by Conception; Fortune Dynamic Shoes; Lasting Memories; and White Gem Designs.
With both Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets in full swing, this August edition offers a robust schedule of daily events, brand activations and more designed to energize and inspire. From trend-forward giveaways and live music to can’t-miss celebrations and networking opportunities, the combined market presents a dynamic environment for buyers to connect with brands and discover the latest in fashion and formalwear.
Formal Markets runs Monday, August 4 – Thursday, August 7, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday,
August 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Atlanta Apparel’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits open concurrently on Tuesday, August 5, and run through Friday, August 8. Apparel resources 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 August Markets, visit www.formalmarkets.com and
www.atlanta-apparel.com/Markets/atlanta-apparel/August.
