Milan, New York, and...ATLANTA
Atlanta to hold its first official fashion and design week
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Atlanta may not roll off the tongue as a fashion hub, but the city is hoping to change all that. Style Atlanta, the city’s first official fashion and design week, sponsored by General Motors, and scheduled for May 1-6, 2005, aims to promote Atlanta as a city of style and promote the city’s untapped creative talent.
Style Atlanta founder, Kevin Knaus, who is also the creative director of the global sourcing, fabric and trim trade event Material World, said, “Style Atlanta was developed to promote the beauty, fashion, and interior design talent as well as highlight the diverse retail experiences available in Atlanta.” Several large consumer, industry, and press events are scheduled for the week, including accessories, fashion, and interior design exhibitions, apparel and design industry panels and trend forecasting with various GM automotive designers, fashion designers, and music and retail executives. Consumer events will include a designated shopping day, an exhibition of Atlanta-based apparel designers and special in-store events to celebrate Atlanta’s beauty, fashion and interior design retailers. The week will conclude with the Style Atlanta Gala, a black-tie event that will recognize individuals who have contributed to Atlanta’s stylish image.
Style Atlanta will announce more details in the coming months and launch a website, styleatlanta.com, where local designers can register as well as receive email updates.