AETA International Trade Show Brings over 150 Brands and New Products to Global Buyers
"Dallas Market Center is the hub for all English-inspired fashion and lifestyle products," said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of the Dallas Market Center. "We are thrilled with the dynamic mix of new and returning exhibitors, coupled with the opportunity for buyers to source additional product from other categories throughout our marketplace."
Notable new and returning brands to expect include AJR Sport, Ariat International, ARRO HELMETS, BRIDLEBERRY LEATHER TACK CO., C4 BELTS, CRINIERE, EQUISITE, IKONIC SADDLERY, LeMieux, RESONA HEALTH, Samshield, SHOWSOCX BY HOCSOCX, Tailored Sportsman, and Tucker Tweed.
The show is occurring at the same time as WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market (August 14-17), Women’s Apparel & Accessories Market (August 13-16), and KidsWorld (August 13-16).
AETA International Trade Show Market Events
All buyers are invited to attend a variety of industry, social, and hospitality events. Highlights Include:
Wednesday, August 14
· AETA Blue Ribbon Breakfast | WTC 10 - Café Area
Wednesday, August 14 – Saturday, August 17 – 9:30 am
Join the American Equestrian Trade Association International Trade Show for a complimentary breakfast and explore the best English brands in the industry.
· Western & English Fashion Show Pre-show
5 pm | WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us before and after the Western & English Fashion Show for complimentary cocktails and music.
· Western & English Fashion Show
6 pm | WTC 1 – Atrium
Join us for an evening on the runway as we showcase Western & English trends. Get inspired and source the looks on WTC 10, 11, and 14 the next day.
· AETA Night of Networking
7 p.m. | WTC 1 – Atrium
Enjoy a night of networking with AETA industry professionals over dinner. This is a ticketed event.
Thursday, August 15
· DMC Live Podcast Studio - Leaders of the West with Jessie Jarvis
09:30 AM | WTC 10 – Atrium
Join Jessie Jarvis the founder of The West, and host of the podcast Leaders of The West as she interviews innovators in the Western, Ag, and English industries live from market.
A full list of events and hospitality is available on the Dallas Market Center website.
Style Eyes Trendspotting
This year’s panel of trend experts and retail mavens will be discovering new products at market, as the Style Eyes leverage the knowledge and taste-making skills of many leading industry social media influencers for their insights and discoveries. The Style Eyes will spot must-see and unique products and trends across the marketplace in English. Follow along on Dallas Market Center social media channels and #dallasstyleeyes. This year’s Style Eyes for WESA and Western are Hunter Paige, Hunter Paige Rainey (@__hunterpaige__) and Shayle Ham, West Desperado (@westdesperado). Madelyn Houser, The Blonde & The Bay (@theblondeandthebay_) will represent AETA and English goods.
For New Buyers
To support new buyers visiting AETA for the first time, Dallas Market Center is offering a daily new buyer orientation. Attend DMC Scoop daily at 9 a.m. on the 1st floor of the World Trade Center.
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new hotel options to support a range of buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $158 per night. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.
For future markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year. With thousands of free parking spaces, hotel shuttle buses, efficient dock services, well-maintained vertical transportation, boosted cell phone coverage, enhanced WiFi, and on-site restaurants and catering, DMC’s superior facilities make shopping these markets convenient, enjoyable, and lucrative. Throughout the last six decades, the company has remained committed to ensuring that customers receive the support services they need to make their business experience in Dallas successful. dallasmarketcenter.com
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