FORMAL MARKETS

Experience Formal Markets for all your social occasion needs. In addition to showcasing all of the top lines and essential trends you need to be successful, our markets feature insightful educational seminars, inspiring fashion shows and exciting events to keep you energized throughout the year.

Bridal | Prom | Homecoming | Quinceañera | Wedding Party | Men’s Formal | Evening



MON CHERI ACADEMY x FORMAL MARKETS


Formal Markets is proud to partner with Mon Cheri Academy to launch an all-new year-round educational program! Get all the details here.

FAQs

FAQs

Select showrooms are open daily at Atlanta Apparel between markets, including Floor 6 for fine jewelry and Floor 7 for Cash & Carry accessories and apparel.

→ Exhibitors + Buyers: A one-time credentialing for the business and each buyer/designer is required

→ Guests: Buyers may bring up to two (2) guests per company. Valid photo ID required. Guest fees may apply for certain Atlanta Market and Immediate Delivery markets.

→ Media: Media: contact Amanda Merritt [email protected] in advance and provide editorial credentials

→ Exhibitors, including their staff, representatives, models, suppliers and guests use the Atlanta Apparel Exhibitor Portal to register at www.americasmart.com/login

→ Non-credentialed visitors are permitted to shop Floors 6 and 7 in Building 3 between markets; visitors can show a valid photo ID at the registration desk in Building 3 to receive a day pass.

All attendees must check-in onsite at a registration location and present valid, government issued photo id to receive a badge, along with any required business or employee credentials not previously provided.

Business Credentials PLUS Individual Designer/Buyer Credentials


Business Credentials – one or more may be required; certain exceptions may be made.

  1. Company Issued photo badge with company name and registrant name listed.
  2. URL to website that shows your name and affiliation to the company.
  3. Copy of pay stub, W2 or 1099 with sensitive information removed, i.e. social security

*Please note, letters of employment will not be accepted nor handwritten business cards.


Individual Designer or Buyer Credentials

  1. Copy of interior designer license or certification.
  2. Copy of architectural license
  3. Copies of two (2) invoices from the last 6 months, showing large volume purchases in the apparel, furniture, home decor, gift, jewelry or design industries. Purchase amounts and seller's names must be clearly legible on the copies, as well as your name and company name on each page.

*There is now an option to upload a paystub on step four of the registration process

Atlanta Apparel Markets are open to select professionals.

→ Exhibitors + Buyers: A one-time credentialing for the business and each buyer/designer is required, then register online for each Market (2 guests per company)

→ Guests: A maximum of (2) two guests per company is allowed. Guest badges are $50.00 during Gift/Home and Cash & Carry markets are nonrefundable. Valid photo ID required.

→ Media: register online for each Market and provide valid editorial credentials

→ Exhibitors, including their staff, representatives, models, suppliers and guests Use the Atlanta Apparel Exhibitor Portal to register.

Exhibitor Portal

→ Representatives, with the authorization of an exhibitor and a business card

→ Suppliers of professional services to exhibitors, with the authorization an exhibitor and a business card

→ Non-exhibiting Manufacturers, with an Atlanta Apparel sales appointment, product catalog and business card

→ Invitation-Only Guests

By registering, you agree to receive a confirmation and communication from AmericasMart and affiliated partners by direct mail, fax, email, or phone. For more information, please view our Privacy Policy. Management reserves the right to permanently expel anyone disregarding said policies.

Privacy Policy

Buyers are allowed to bring rolling briefcases and rolling laptop cases smaller than 12” (H) x 16” (W) x 5” (D). Rolling carts and luggage larger than the cases described above will need to be left at Luggage Check stations conveniently located throughout our campus. Please note these restrictions do not apply to exhibitors. To help keep everyone moving, please pick up your rolling briefcases on escalators. Buyers must sign a waiver in order to bring strollers to apparel markets. Strollers must not be larger than 31” wide and 52” long.

*Please note that policies may vary for other events on campus other than apparel markets.

All photography in or of showrooms and on all exhibit hall floors is strictly prohibited without the express permission of each affected exhibitor.

→ Entry onto AmericasMart property constitutes the consent of the entrant to Atlanta Apparel’s use and distribution of the entrant’s photographic or video image without compensation to the entrant.

→ To request Atlanta Apparel images and logos, please contact Amanda Merritt: [email protected]

With the exception of seeing-eye and service dogs, pets are prohibited from the exhibit halls unless permission is obtained from show management in advance.

Children of buyers and designers, ages 12 to 17, are permitted as guests with proof of age (e.g. birth certificate, school identification, passport, etc.) Children under 12 years of age are strongly discouraged from attending Atlanta Apparel. A waiver will be required for anyone under 12 and the accompanying adult will receive a sticker affixed to their badge upon signing the child waiver. Infants under the age of one year will be permitted admission, but must be carried in a baby carrier or sling. Buyers must sign a waiver in order to bring strollers to apparel markets. Strollers must not be larger than 31” wide and 52” long. See our Admissions Policy for details.

Admissions Policy

There are food vendors on floors 1-5, 7, and 11. Peachtree Center is a block away from show site and offers various dining options in a food court fashion.

Dining Guide

Aramark, Atlanta Apparel’s preferred food and beverage provider, offers catering services for your booth. You may order food and beverages from CaterTrax or by calling 404.220.2258.

Atlanta Apparel has 24-hour security guards stationed on each floor and throughout the building during designated market times. We recommend covering your booth with a cloth or plastic drape at night before you leave market. A booth safe can be rented through OneView if you would like a place to store more valuable items during market or each night.

Visit our Market Dates page for upcoming shows. Hours will be posted next to the show dates as soon as they are available.

Market Dates

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