Our Atlanta shows serve the largest concentration of independent bridal, prom, and social occasion retailers in the South and attract buyers from across the Northeast and Midwest, while our newest show in Las Vegas serves the western US. Formal Markets host social occasion buyers across a wide range of categories multiple times throughout the year. Exhibiting with Atlanta Apparel is a unique experience with a diverse setting that includes both temporary exhibits and permanent showrooms.
Temporary exhibits in Atlanta for bridal, evening, prom, and social occasion accessories are headquartered in The Collective on Floor 10 during our Formal Markets, but may also be housed temporarily in an available showroom space. In Las Vegas, all exhibits are presented in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, a brand new tradeshow space on the Las Vegas Market campus. Our buyers appreciate the variety of our social occasion markets, from permanent showrooms to the curated presentation in The Collective space. Our exhibitors, in turn, build long-term relationships with our leasing and sales teams through years of working together to produce successful shows.
Temporary exhibiting offers discoverability in a rich landscape of complementary vendors, opportunities to fine tune location and booth size over time, and greater flexibility for attending select markets. Many of our long-term exhibitors begin by finding their home in The Collective, and either remain successful there or opt for a larger, year-round space on a permanent floor.
Permanent showrooms are ideal for established brands seeking more space for private events and runway shows or simply the benefit and commitment of a year-round presence. Open for all three social occasion markets throughout the year, these exhibitors have the greatest control over their exhibition space and complete flexibility for meeting with customers between markets.