The August Atlanta Shoe Market 2014.

Thank you to everyone who came to the August Atlanta Shoe Market 2014. All of you helped us in celebrating our 70th Anniversary! This show was filled with lots of writing and lots of fun. Below are some of our favorite pictures :

The June Atlanta Fashion Shoe Market

 It is almost time for the June Atlanta Shoe Market! The show will be held on June 11^th and 12^th and the show time is from 9am to 6 pm. This is a women’s only show, no men’s shoes will be shown. The Atlanta Fashion Shoe Market enables you to see over 100 lines at once. This will give you the opportunity to preview the Early Spring 2015 lines and fashion direction from the early New York Show. The Embassy Suites- Galleria on Akers Mill Road will be hosting the June show. Please note that all reservations must be made directly to the Embassy Suites Hotel. The deadline to register is May 9, 2014.

To make reservations please contact:

Embassy Suites-Galleria

2815 Akers Mill Road

Atlanta, GA 30339

770-984-9300

Rate for the show is: $140 per night plus 14% tax. This rate includes a cooked to order breakfast and a complimentary cocktail reception. 

Please see the below directory of exhibitors who attended the last Atlanta Fashion Shoe Market:

2 Lips Too, ABS by Allen Schwartz, Adam Tucker, Aerosoles, Amalfi by Rangoni, Amanda, Aravon, Arturo Chiang, Avanti Shoe Co., Azura, Bartolini, BC Footwear, BCBG Generation, Bernie Mev Shoes, Betsey Johnson, Brand Name Closeouts, Bronx, Brown Shoe Co., Bruno Valenti, Butterfly Twists, Calvin Klein, Carlos by Carlos Santana, Castell by Menoquinas USA, Charleston Shoe Co., Chinese Laundry, Chocolat Blu, Cite’, CL by Laundry, Cliffs, Cobb Hill, Coconuts by Matisse, Consolidated Shoe Co., Corkys Footwear, Crocs Inc., Diba True, Dimmi, Dirty Laundry, Donald J Pliner, Dr. Scholl’s Women’s, Dunham, Elite, Encore, Eric Javits, Featherlites, Fergalicious, Fergie, Firenze, Flexus, Flexx, Flogos Sandals, Franco Sarto, Frye, G by Guess, Grazie, Guess, Gypsy Girl Boots, Island Sandals Hawaii, Isola, J. Litvack, Jeffrey Campbell, Jessica Simpson, Jibbitz, Kenneth Cole Reaction,  L’ Amour Des Pieds, L’ Artiste, Lechat, Life Stride, London Rebel, London Trash, Lucky Brand, Luichiny, M.C. Handbags, Madden Girl, Madeline, Marjim Shoe Co., Matisse Footwear, me Too Shoes, Mia, Mia Girl, Nara, Naturalizer, Naughty Monkey, Nautica, Nautica Women’s, Naya, Nicole, Nine West Footwear, Not Rated, Ocean Minded, Olem Shoes, OTBT, Passions, Footwear, Partizia, Pierre Dumas, Pink & Pepper, Poetic License, Raindrops, Rampage, Rebels, Red Carpet by Luichiny, report, Report Signature, Restricted, Rialto, Rock n Candy, Rocket Dog, Rowen, Sam Edelman, Sbicca of Calif., Sesto Meucci, Seychelles, Sofft/Sofft Shoe Co., Soft Sytem by Life Stride, Softspots, Softwalk Footwear, Spring Footwear Inc., Spring Step, Steve Madden, Steven, Sugar, Superga, The Flexx, Tommy Hilfiger, Trask, Trotters Footwear, Two Lips, Unlisted “ A Kenneth Cole Production”, Valenti Franco, Vaneli, VC Signature, Very Volatile, Via Veneto, Vince Camuto, Volatile, Volatile Kids, White Mountain, Wolff Shoe Co., Yellow Box Shoes, Zigi.

For more information please contact the SEST Office at 706-923-0580.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The February 2014 Red Tie Affair

The February 2014 Red Tie Affair

For the first time in our show history ice storms, closed highways, and grounded flights were on the agenda.  No amount of hazardous weather could keep us from hosting our first biannual show of the year, especially since we are proud to be celebrating 70 years. The executive director of SEST Laura Conwell-O’Brien summed up our latest show perfectly “I never cease to be amazed by the people in this industry.  This wasn’t the way we expected to mark our 70^th anniversary, but perhaps it was a testimony to why the show has been around all these years.”

We would like to extend a very sincere thank you to everyone who was a part of the February Red Tie Affair.  The conditions were hazardous and the journey to the show was a long one but so many of you, our valued retailers and exhibitors, made the trek!  We would also like to thank the Cobb Galleria and the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.  We would not have been able to make the show a success without your dedicated staff.

If you were unable to make the February show due to the storm then attending the August Atlanta Shoe Market is a must.  The show will be held August 23^rd thru August 25^th.  Online Registration is now open.  Exhibitor registration deadline is April 23^{rd  2014}.   You can register for the August Atlanta Shoe Market here: https://www.atlantashoemarket.com/index.php/exhibitors/registration-form/

Retailers can also pre-register for the August show through our website.  Follow this link:  https://www.atlantashoemarket.com/index.php/retailers/buyer-pre-register/

Don’t forget to make your hotel reservation at the Renaissance Waverly, the rooms will sell out quickly. You can make hotel reservations here:

http://www.atlantashoemarket.com/index.php/accommodations/

 We look forward to seeing you in August!

Here are some photos from the February Atlanta Shoe Market “The Red Tie Affair”.

Olympics Fashion: Sochi 2014

Once every 4 years our nations come together for the Olympic games. The Olympics are the best, one of the first ways our world united. Although the athletic talent is incredible and worth the watch strictly for that reason naturally the first thing we notice are the clothes! From opening ceremonies to the uniforms the Olympics is the opportunity to showcase your culture and style to the world and every time they do just that. These are some of our favorite and most culturally relevant looks from Sochi 2014.

Russia's Opening Ceremony Outfits- Love those Coats!

Tonga's Opening Ceremony Jacket

Mexico's Ski Uniforms 

Russia's Beautiful Black Swan Themed Ice Dancing Costumes 

Team USA'S Opening Ceremony Look 

Team USA's Curling Uniforms are our favorite. We can't resist a good pattern! 

What are your favorite looks from the Sochi Olympics? 

The Red Tie Affair is only two weeks away! Before we see you at the show take a look at the Top 5 Shoe trends for Spring 2014 hot off the runways! 

1. The Mule 
Making a big comeback in Spring 2014. Check out these beauties backstage at the Altuzarra show and on the runway. You can never go wrong investing in a classic pair of black or nude. 

2. Knee High Sandals 

We have seen this trend before in a lace up. This seasons update is much more fashion forward. Rebecca Minkoff and Derek Lam have us drooling over their versions. 

3. Anything Iridescent 

The 90s are back ladies and gentleman. Celebrities are already going crazy over this look as seen on Hilary Duff and Rhianna below both in Stella McCartney 

4. Floral Prints

Floral isn't just for apparel this season! These stunning Mary Katrantzou cut out Oxfords look like a work of art! This trend is a must have for Spring 2014, especially in Pastels. 

5. Flatform Sandals 

This Platform Sandal also has a bit of a 90s feel. First seen in Fall 2014 the latest updates from designers Marni and Sergio Rossi are to die for! 

Shop these trends and more February 13-15th at the Red Tie Affair! We hope to see you there! 

Five Fashion Life Lessons that Award Season Reminds us of.

It’s here! The best dressed time of year… Award season! Award season officially kicked off last week with the Golden Globes and it did not disappoint. So many beautiful dresses and faces with so little time to enjoy them. We wish award season was all year! Award season reminds us of some very important fashion do’s and don’t that can be translated into our daily lives. Below are some of the lessons we are reminded off every award season…

1. Fit is the most important part of any outfit. If it doesn’t fit right don’t buy it. Fit is everything when it comes to fashion. Lena Dunhman reminded us of this at the Golden Globes in Zac Posen. The dress itself is beautiful and the bold color really pops, unfortunately so does she…out of the top of the dress.  

2.  Always dress appropriately. Know the dress code. If the attire is formal wear formal. Looking underdressed will always affect your credibility.  Meryl Streep was guilty of this at SAG awards and Audrey Plaza at the Golden Globes. Meryl looks like she is going to dinner and Aubrey looks like she is a bridesmaid, neither looked like they were on a Red Carpet at a prestigious award ceremony.

3.  Less is more. Too much going on in an outfit is distracting and hard to look at.  Zoe Saldana is beautiful but everyone is too busy trying to figure out what is going on with her dress to even notice. Strapless off shoulder? Sheer paneling with jewels? More jewels on the bodice. AH! Same goes for Tine Fey. The structure of her Carolina Herrera dress is fierce but the pattern is confusing Flamingos? Hearts?  Keep it simple!

4  4. Don’t be afraid of a little color. Don’t be afraid to be bold, even if it is just an accessory.  Never underestimate the power of a pop of color… it catches the eye. Lupita Nyong’o has really proved that point this award season in her beautiful Golden Globes Ralph Lauren gown and in Gucci at the SAG Awards.  

And Finally......

5. Laugh at least once every day! Life is short and no one gets out alive… Taking a moment to laugh is fun and reminds us to never take ourselves too seriously. Thank you Emma Stone for reminding us of that at the SAG awards. Her red carpet photo bombs and hilarious presenter speech kept the evening fun!