Atlanta Gift & Apparel Market Recap: New Gifts, New Fashion & Exciting News for Lounge With Us
The Atlanta Gift & Apparel Market is always one of our favorite buying trips of the year, and this year's visit was especially memorable. From discovering new gifts and apparel collections to receiving exciting industry recognition, Mom and I returned home inspired and excited about what's coming to Lounge With Us.
Lounge With Us Named a Best of Intima Finalist Again
Our trip started with an unforgettable surprise.
After landing in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, we rushed to our hotel and headed straight to our first appointment at Habitat. As we walked into the showroom, I checked my email and saw a message that left me completely speechless.
Lounge With Us has officially been named a finalist in the 2026 Best of Intima Awards in the Best Store – USA category.
Being recognized alongside some of the top lingerie and specialty boutiques across North America is an incredible honor, especially as a boutique that has been open for just three years. We are so grateful to our customers, community, and industry partners who continue to support our growth.
Mom immediately began sharing the news with everyone around us—even complete strangers! If you know Mama B, that probably doesn't surprise you one bit.
Atlanta Market Day One: Appointments and Amazing Italian Food
After several showroom appointments, we ended our first day with a delicious Italian dinner in downtown Atlanta.
Mom insists her pasta dish was the best she's ever eaten, and after hearing her talk about it all week, I'm starting to believe her. My chicken parmesan was pretty amazing too.
Sometimes the best business trips include great food and great memories.
Shopping for New Gifts at Atlanta Gift & Apparel Market
The next morning, we headed to Building 2 to shop for gifts, home accessories, seasonal décor, and specialty products for the Lounge.
One thing we've learned over the years is that our customers love shopping for gifts just as much as they love shopping for themselves.
After seeing so many little visitors curl up on our couch while proudly showing off their squishies, dumplings, and other treasures, we've expanded our selection of children's gifts and fun collectibles. We're excited to introduce new items that kids will love throughout the summer and holiday season.
We also discovered:
- New holiday gifts and seasonal décor
- Luxury sleep and self-care gifts
- A brand-new sleep-focused product we're excited to launch soon
- Beautiful home accessories and giftable items
The showrooms themselves were stunning, filled with creative Halloween displays, Christmas décor, and holiday merchandising inspiration around every corner.
Fashion Trends We Loved for Spring 2027
Our final day was dedicated to apparel appointments in Building 3, where we previewed upcoming collections and fashion trends.
If you're wondering what you'll be seeing in the seasons ahead, here are a few standout trends:
Chocolate Brown is Here to Stay
Rich chocolate brown continues to dominate upcoming collections and pairs beautifully with neutrals, denim, and animal prints.
Leopard Prints Remain a Favorite
Leopard continues to make a strong statement across tops, dresses, and accessories, offering a fun way to add personality to your wardrobe.
Briton Court Stole the Show
One of our favorite appointments was with Briton Court as we shopped Spring 2027 collections.
Their vibrant colors, resort-inspired styles, and standout prints immediately caught our attention. A beautiful blue dress became an instant favorite, while their lobster-print top and coordinating skirt had everyone talking.
New Arrivals from PJ Salvage and Spanx
PJ Salvage delivered some adorable bridal-inspired sleepwear, including puppy-print styles that brides-to-be are going to love.
Spanx also impressed us with a new black ponte pant designed for all-day comfort and versatility, along with an exciting new denim silhouette that we're looking forward to bringing to the boutique.
Dinner at Ray's in the City
After a full day of appointments, we celebrated with dinner at Ray's in the City.
The steak was incredible, but the real star of the evening was their famous lemon cake served with ice cream. It was the perfect ending to a busy and productive market trip.
What's Coming to Lounge With Us?
The primary goal of our Atlanta Gift & Apparel Market trip was to find more unique gifts, stylish apparel, and special products that you won't find everywhere else.
Mission accomplished.
Many of the items we ordered will begin arriving soon, and we cannot wait to share them with you. From holiday gifts and children's treasures to luxury sleep products and new fashion collections, there is so much to look forward to.
Be sure to follow our social media stories and visit the boutique often to see all the latest arrivals as they hit the floor.
And now that Atlanta Market is behind us, Mom, Kristin, and I have our sights set on our next adventure: shopping for lilac formal dresses before our trip to New York City this August.
Thank you for supporting Lounge With Us and making opportunities like this possible. We can't wait to show you what's next.
