ATLANTA, Ga., September4, 2018-STYLE SOUTH returns to The Shops Buckhead Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 15 with an unprecedented runway show and multiple in-store activations to celebrate the best in fall fashion.

“Each year, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta brings the excitement and glamour of New York's fall fashion runway shows right to Atlanta so that all guests can experience the seasons most sought-after trends from our own collection of prominent retailers,” said Anneliese Reid, marketing manager of The Shops Buckhead Atlanta.

The day's festivities include A Southern Shop and Dine Around from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with participating stores offering special treats and promotions, including:

• ALBA: Hosting a pop-up shop the week prior, for men's custom suit fittings and will be closing the runway show with featured looks modeled by professional athletes.
• Akris: Preview the Fall/ Winter 2018 collection while sipping on complimentary Partida Tequila Paloma cocktails.
• Alala: Complimentary monogramming with any Alala legging purchase.
• Alice & Olivia: Enjoy mystical cocktails and a tarot card reading with purchase.
• Anne O Art: Experience a new photography exhibit “Places and Spaces” and meet & greet with the Artists in Residence, including a live painting demo by Diana Toma from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• ATTOM: Complimentary, in-store customizations by David Goliath on any purchase. Also, shop anytime between 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. for 15% off any purchase.
• Barry's Bootcamp: Experience complimentary shake samples and a VIP card (free class) with purchase of any retail item.
• Billy Reid: Complimentary live fashion sketch by Stephanie Gentry and a gift with purchase of $250 or more.
• Buckhead Art & Company: Live artist demonstration and 10% off any purchase in the gallery.
• Bella Cucina: Complimentary fresh pasta samples and a prosecco tasting.
• Cacao Chocolate: Complimentary custom box embossing with purchase of a three-piece chocolate box.
• Davidoff of Geneva: Complimentary, in-store embossing and engraving with purchase.
• Dior: Complimentary champagne and chocolate.
• Diptyque: Create your own sachet inspired by the new L'Elide candle with notes of bitter orange peel, wild lavender, nutmeg and sandalwood. Also, enjoy a complimentary specialty cocktail from Partida Tequila.
• Etro: Enjoy a complimentary specialty cocktail as well as an Etro gift with purchase.
• Intermix: Complimentary rosé and macarons and enter to win a $250 gift card while shopping the latest fall trends.
• Joie: Complimentary mimosas and light bites while you shop.
• Jimmy Choo: Take home a complimentary live painting of you in your favorite Jimmy Choos with any purchase.
• La Perla: Complimentary gift with purchase.
• L'Occitane: 20% off when you spend $100 or more, with complimentary mini-facials all day.
• LaFleur: Enjoy complimentary prosecco and macaroons plus a gift with purchase.
• NARS: Complimentary braids and dry hairstyles from our DryBar pop-up and 15-minute mini glam sessions by our NARS team while sipping on specialty 1888 Rum cocktail.
• Robert Talbott: Complimentary Robert Talbott tie with any purchase of $500 or more.
• Savant Salon: Enjoy a day of pampering with mini glam sessions and dry hairstyles, Botox specials and giveaways in partnership with Southern Vein to bring you all things GLAM!
• Southern Vein & Laser Center: Indulge in a day of pampering with our Botox Party Pop-Up at Savant Salon featuring Botox specials by us, mini glam sessions and mini blowouts by Savant Salon.
• Theory: Snap your favorite Theory in-store look, tag @theory__ on Instagram, and add Theory Buckhead as your location for a chance to win a $500 Gift Card towards your purchase. Also, enjoy a Paloma, complements of Partida Tequila.
• Tod's: “Leave Your Mark” with Tod's photo scavenger hunt: Find Tod's footprint stickers around property and snap your best photo with #leaveyourmark hashtag. The most creative photo will be announced in-store at 6:30 p.m. and the winner will receive a pair of Tod's Custom Gommino Driving shoes valued at $425-$525! Additionally, enjoy complimentary Italian pastries and refreshments.
• Venetian Nail Spa: Enjoy any service over a $50 value and receive a complimentary $20 Venetian gift card.
• Vilebrequin: Cool down with a refreshing cocktail compliments of Partida Tequila and enjoy a complimentary re-usable Vilebrequin water bottle with any purchase of $350 or more – while supplies last.

From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., shoppers can also head to several well-acclaimed restaurants for light bites and refreshments. Le Bilboquet will offer a specialty Style South cocktail in-restaurant, as well as chilled Gazpacho tastings served on Bolling Way. Enjoy complimentary Chili Lobster tastings from American Cut, complimentary samplings of Biltong Bar's signature beef jerky and booze, cool off from the summer heat with complimentary iced coffee and sorbet drink tastings from Amorino Gelato, $2 mimosas and $2 Aperol Spritz in-store, as well as complimentary risotto with short rib ragu and parmesan tastings from Taverna and many more!

The event will culminate at 7 p.m. with the fall fashion runway presentation highlighting designer names and the season's must-have looks from participating retailers such as Akris, ALBA, Alice + Olivia, Billy Reid, Bonobos, ETRO, Joie, Robert Talbott, SPANX®, Theory, Tod's and more.

SPANX® will showcase several fall lifestyle looks on the runway, including a first look at the brand's new distressed denim, faux leather leggings, skirts and jackets, activewear, hosiery and more.

Top professional athletes will be modeling custom-tailored suits by ALBA, and include Olympic Silver Medalist, Erik Kynard, Jr., retired NFL safety, George Wilson, retired Atlanta Hawks player, Drew Barry, current Atlanta Falcons player, Harry Douglas, and retired Atlanta Falcons players, Jonathan Babineaux, Mike Jenkins, Roddy White and Brian Finneran.

The evening will conclude with a special announcement from style influencer and philanthropist, Dionne Boldin and members of the Off The Field Players' Wives Association. 

The runway show and in-store parties will be open to the public. Valet parking is available at American Cut, Fado and Dior. For more information, visit: https://www.theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com/stylesouth

The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is home to a coveted collection of some of the most prestigious brands in the world. Owned and managed by OliverMcMillan, the open-air destination spans six city blocks bordering Peachtree, E. Paces Ferry and Pharr Roads, and features more than 50 stores and restaurants along a glamorous streetscape setting. Whether it's shopping at celebrated designer boutiques such as Atlanta's only Dior, Hermès and Jimmy Choo, to Akris, Brunello Cucinelli, NARS, Tom Ford and more – to dining at culinary powerhouses such as The Southern Gentleman, American Cut and Le Bilboquet – The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is the South's unrivaled luxury shopping and dining experience.

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