Apr 6, 2015

AmericasMart creates apparel advisory board to guide, advance shows

AmericasMart Atlanta taps the insights and expertise of wholesale and retail fashion, accessories and children’s industry leaders with the establishment of the Atlanta Apparel Advisory Board, which is charged with guiding the direction and advancement of its shows, services and product offerings.

“Creation of this Board accelerates the mission to ensure our markets remain relevant and aligned with fashion direction. We are so proud to have buyers and exhibitors who share our passion for Atlanta Apparel serving on the Board,” said Mary Sullivan Harper, senior vice president of leasing for AmericasMart’s apparel collection. “We look forward to working with these distinguished industry leaders as we continue to grow Atlanta Apparel on the national and international fashion scene. Buyers and exhibitors will definitely see their mark on future Markets.”

The Atlanta Apparel Advisory Board is chaired by Paula Hyman of Michael & Paula Hyman, Inc. 

Board members include:

• Lynda Johnson of Ambrosia & Company
• Parseg Seher of Chaplin’s
• Blake Rayon of The Uncommon Fashion Group
• Heather Thompson of Teacup Tots
• Dana Williams Spano of Fab’rik
• Tim Philbin of Tim Philbin Accessories
• Ray Iota of Brighton
• Kathy Moca of Beija Flor Jeans
• Ada Komorniczak of Ada Handbags
• Penny Vaigneur of Copper Penny
• Herman Heinle of Gus Mayer
• Dusty Hill of Sherri Hill

For more information about Atlanta Apparel including Market dates, visit www.americasmart.com/apparel.