October Market: World Famous Designers, New Lines and Exciting Special Events
DALLAS – October 7, 2011 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market being held October 27-30 will feature appearances by designers Tracy Reese and Raffaella Curiel, an Italian Fashion Expo, dozens of new lines and a wide range of special events.
“There are so many amazing things happening during our October Apparel & Accessories Market,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “The combination of all that the Italian Fashion Expo will offer to buyers, our special guests, events and seminars, and more new lines across our campus will create an unprecedented experience. Attendees will need extra time to take advantage of everything.”
World-renowned American-designer Tracy Reese will be the guest designer during Market. In 1998, the first Tracy Reese collection of sophisticated, feminine pieces made its debut onto the fashion scene, showcasing intelligent nostalgia, charm and luxury; a distinctive look for which the designer has since become known. The Tracy Reese brand has expanded over the years to include many products ranging from shoes to home accessories and candles, plus her line plenty by Tracy Reese. The Tracy Reese collection is available at Ritz Group, World Trade Center (WTC) #15325.
Reese will be the guest of honor during “Dallas in Wonderland” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 in The Grand Pavilion, Trade Mart 1st floor. This extraordinary night of arts and entertainment will feature a full fashion show featuring the designer’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, as well as trends from other Dallas Market Center showrooms. The all-market event will offer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and whimsical Wonderland-themed décor.
In cooperation with the Italian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Dallas Market Center will host the Italian Fashion Expo on the WTC 6th floor. The Expo will include more than 40 designers presenting products in categories ranging from jewelry and accessories to apparel for men, women and children. The entire four‐day event will be organized "Italian style," with multiple runway shows, gourmet food and wine samples, and cocktail receptions. World famous Italian-designer Raffaella Curiel will show her couture designs in a booth during the entirety of the Italian Fashion Expo and present a fashion show on Thursday, October 27 at 3 p.m. featuring her line as well as Italian fashion through the years.
Dozens of new lines will be available throughout the permanent and temporary showrooms during October Market. In particular, STRUT — Dallas Shoes, located in the temporary area of the WTC 13th floor, will feature many exciting new lines including: Aerosoles, bebe, Boutique 9, Joe’s Jeans Footwear, Matiko Shoes, Penny Loves Kenny, Safari Girl Designs and more.
Other new lines debuting at October Market include: Anjara Garcia, Buffalo, Cece’s, Elizabeth McKay, Fresh Produce, Hot Tot, Lavender Brown, Majorica-1890, Muddy Feet Boutique, Sanctuary, Sheridan French, Simply Irresistible, Suzart Couture by Suzanne Anderson, Veeca and more. For more information on these new lines and others visit our website.
Many special events and seminars will be held each day of Market. Highlights include:
Seminar: “Bridge 2012 Spring Forecast” presented by Gregor Simmons of Gregor Simmons Ltd. Buying Offices on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at 8:45 a.m. in the Hall of Nations, WTC 1st floor
“There are so many amazing things happening during our October Apparel & Accessories Market,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “The combination of all that the Italian Fashion Expo will offer to buyers, our special guests, events and seminars, and more new lines across our campus will create an unprecedented experience. Attendees will need extra time to take advantage of everything.”
World-renowned American-designer Tracy Reese will be the guest designer during Market. In 1998, the first Tracy Reese collection of sophisticated, feminine pieces made its debut onto the fashion scene, showcasing intelligent nostalgia, charm and luxury; a distinctive look for which the designer has since become known. The Tracy Reese brand has expanded over the years to include many products ranging from shoes to home accessories and candles, plus her line plenty by Tracy Reese. The Tracy Reese collection is available at Ritz Group, World Trade Center (WTC) #15325.
Reese will be the guest of honor during “Dallas in Wonderland” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 in The Grand Pavilion, Trade Mart 1st floor. This extraordinary night of arts and entertainment will feature a full fashion show featuring the designer’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, as well as trends from other Dallas Market Center showrooms. The all-market event will offer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and whimsical Wonderland-themed décor.
In cooperation with the Italian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Dallas Market Center will host the Italian Fashion Expo on the WTC 6th floor. The Expo will include more than 40 designers presenting products in categories ranging from jewelry and accessories to apparel for men, women and children. The entire four‐day event will be organized "Italian style," with multiple runway shows, gourmet food and wine samples, and cocktail receptions. World famous Italian-designer Raffaella Curiel will show her couture designs in a booth during the entirety of the Italian Fashion Expo and present a fashion show on Thursday, October 27 at 3 p.m. featuring her line as well as Italian fashion through the years.
Dozens of new lines will be available throughout the permanent and temporary showrooms during October Market. In particular, STRUT — Dallas Shoes, located in the temporary area of the WTC 13th floor, will feature many exciting new lines including: Aerosoles, bebe, Boutique 9, Joe’s Jeans Footwear, Matiko Shoes, Penny Loves Kenny, Safari Girl Designs and more.
Other new lines debuting at October Market include: Anjara Garcia, Buffalo, Cece’s, Elizabeth McKay, Fresh Produce, Hot Tot, Lavender Brown, Majorica-1890, Muddy Feet Boutique, Sanctuary, Sheridan French, Simply Irresistible, Suzart Couture by Suzanne Anderson, Veeca and more. For more information on these new lines and others visit our website.
Many special events and seminars will be held each day of Market. Highlights include:
Seminar: “Bridge 2012 Spring Forecast” presented by Gregor Simmons of Gregor Simmons Ltd. Buying Offices on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at 8:45 a.m. in the Hall of Nations, WTC 1st floor
Seminar: “Forecasting Fashion’s Future” presented by David Wolfe, creative director of The Doneger Group, on Thursday, October 27 at noon in the Hall of Nations, WTC 1st floor
Discovery Tour: “Tailoring Apparel Trends to Your Customer” presented by Rawlins Gilliland, retail expert, on Thursday, October 27 at 3 p.m.; meet at the Kim Dawson Runway Café on the WTC 14th floor
Seminar: “SCENE Top Trends” presented by Gregor Simmons on Thursday, October 27 at 4 p.m. at the SCENE Seminar Stage on the WTC 13th floor
Discovery Tour: “Sellable Spring Accessories” presented by Rawlins Gilliland on Friday, October 28 at 10 a.m.; meet at the Kim Dawson Runway Café on the WTC 14th floor
Discovery Tour: “SCENE Sensations” presented by Rawlins Gilliland on Friday, October 28 at 3 p.m.; meet in front of SCENE on the WTC 13th floor
DJ Seminar: “Scratch Session” on Friday, October 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the District One Five Lounge on the WTC 15th floor; to attend email eforsythe@mcmcmail.com to reserve a place
A complete list of all special events and seminars is available on the Dallas Market Center website. Also, to keep up-to-date on market information visit Dallas Market Center on Facebook and Twitter.
Make plans now to attend the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, October 27-30, 2011. Attendees may contact Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men's, western, women's and children's apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
A complete list of all special events and seminars is available on the Dallas Market Center website. Also, to keep up-to-date on market information visit Dallas Market Center on Facebook and Twitter.
Make plans now to attend the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, October 27-30, 2011. Attendees may contact Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men's, western, women's and children's apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.