RAGTRADE ATLANTA Returns this October

RAGTRADE ATLANTA, an award-winning fashion organization devoted to the discovery and promotion of top emerging fashion designers from around the globe, will return to host their 4th annual runway show October 2 – 5, 2017. The Lincoln Motor Company will return as the official title sponsor. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will return as the official makeup sponsor, Factor Chosen Model Management will return as the official model sponsor, Keune Academy by 124 will return as the official hair sponsor and Lectra will return as an official supporting sponsor.  W Atlanta-Buckhead will host the fashion week official opening night party. The full week of events will include:

• 10/2: Opening Night Party Presented by The Lincoln Motor Company and W Atlanta-Buckhead
• 10/3: Fashion in Atlanta Presents Fashion Illustrator Experience
• 10/4: Meet the Designers Presented by The Gathering Spot
• 10/5: RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2017 Runway Show Presented By The Lincoln Motor Company

Limited tickets are on sale. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://ragtradeatlanta2017.eventbrite.com

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RAGTRADE ATLANTA Fashion Week | Starting October 2, 2016

Join KISS Magazine on Sunday, October 2nd from 4pm - 6pm for their RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2016 fashion mixer. Enjoy a special fashion presentation by Iridium Clothing line as they approach their one year anniversary for the Atlanta boutique location. The Chicago-based high-end streetwear clothing line has been seen on many celebrities, television shows, and at NYFW recently.  Along with this special celebration, KISS Magazine will be presenting its sixth issue to event-goers. 
Complimentary cocktails will be provided by #BomadeVodka

Join the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Special Events as they host our 2016 Opening Night Social. Chief of Staff to Mayor Kasim Reed, Candace Byrd, Esq. will provide special remarks to kick-off RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2016. The RAGTRADE ATLANTA Opening Night Social will be held at Red Martini Lounge on Peachtree Rd.

RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2016 RUNWAY SHOW PRESENTED BY THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 | DOORS OPEN AT 5PM

Join UNHEMMED creator Nathan Kingston Adams, Toni Lublin of LECTRA and Anastasia Simon of SoftWear Automation as they discuss the impact of textile design and development in the our current fashion industry.

RAGTRADE ATLANTA is just days away. There are four nights of scheduled fashion events, including runway! Secure your spot on the fashion scene! Visit RAGTRADE ATLANTA and RSVP to each event.

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RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2015 RECAP

Zachary/Nathaniel

Andre Bryson

Andre Bryson

Andre Bryson

Zonia Santander

Zonia Santander

Brendan M Combs

Brendan M Combs

Brendan M Combs

Bello Sanchez

walking for Brendan M Combs

Sylvia Mollie

Sylvia Mollie

Sylvia Mollie

Sylvia Mollie

Natt Taylor

Natt Taylor

Natt Taylor

Zachary/Nathaniel

Zachary/Nathaniel

Zachary/Nathaniel

Edmond Newton

Edmond Newton

Edmond Newton

The Designers:

Zachary/Nathaniel, Sylvia Mollie, Brendan Combs, Natt Taylor, Edmond Newton.

PHOTOS: Kennyatta Collins. Fashion Photographer for Premier XI Photography

The Atlanta fashion scene exploded at last week's second annual RAGTRADE ATLANTA fashion event. Five emerging designers, accompanied by two student designers from the Art Institute of Atlanta, a Ragtrade partner, presented impressive and exciting runway collections. Art Institute designers, Zonia Santander and Andre Bryson gave us a glimpse of the talent within the Art Institute of Atlanta with a mini-collection of five sensational looks each. Brendan M Combs opened the designer showcase with an edgy and futuristic collection, followed by the chic and sophisticated style of Sylvia Mollie. Returning Ragtrade designer, Natt Taylor wowed the audience with her asymmetrical peplums and Zachary/Nathaniel took us to a place of dark glamour and haunted beauty. Closing the runway, Edmond Newton, who is killing it on the current season of Project Runway, gave us one sleeved looks, sheers and flowing dresses. America's Next Top Model, Bello Sanchez and his baby blues, graced the runway for both Brendan M Combs and Zachary/Nathaniel.

Ragtrade Atlanta is leaving its mark on the city and earning its place as a valuable resource for emerging design talent through a series of year-round industry events. The Ragtrade Atlanta showcase on October 14th held at the Georgia Freight Depot was a sold-out event. It brought together a diverse group of designers, sponsors, partners and guests, proving that fashion is global, transcending boundaries, unifying lives and embracing differences. Ragtrade Atlanta was a celebration of fashion, art and culture. Keep an eye on them as they continue to grow and evolve, Ragtrade Atlanta may very well be "Fashion's Next Voice."

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