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


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.

Market Attendees must provide:

One of the following, showing you are employed in the industry:

  • Company-issued photo badge with company name and registrant listed
  • URL to website that shows your name and affiliation to the company
  • Copy of pay stub, W2, or 1099 with sensitive information removed (e.g. social security number)

Plus, one of the following, showing your company provides retail or service in the industry:

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

View our Admission Policy for additional attendee types and more information.

Atlanta Apparel is open to members of the apparel, home furnishings, gift, and design trades, including but not limited to retailers, buyers, interior designers, architects, specifiers, purchasing companies, film and television production buyers and event planners. Atlanta Apparel is not open to the general public. View our Admission Policy for required credentials and additional information.

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.

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: [email protected]

Except for Service Animals (as that term is used in the Americans with Disabilities Act), buyers are not permitted to bring animals of any kind onto the AmericasMart campus.

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

Food vendors are located on various floors during markets. The Hub at Peachtree Center is a block away from campus and offers various dining options in a food court setting.
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Aramark, Atlanta Apparel’s preferred food and beverage provider, offers catering services for your booth. You may order food and beverages from Aramark by emailing at [email protected]

ANDMORE employs a full-time security team that helps visitors and secures the campus 24/7. During Market, ANDMORE Security officers increase their patrols to ensure you can find a helping hand around campus. See our Safety and Security page for more information.

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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