The State Of Atlanta’s Fashion Scene, As Told By Its Designers

Charlene Dunbar created her own fashion line, Suakoko Betty, in 2010 as a celebration of the colors and patterns of her homeland, Liberia.

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Atlanta is bursting with culture. From its dining scene to its breakout performers and tech landscapes, Atlanta is on the map — and other big cities are paying attention.

But with all the strides we’ve made, there’s one industry the city has struggled to get a firm foothold in: fashion.

“Fine fashion” has a presence here, sure — you can throw a rock in Buckhead and hit a dozen luxury boutiques, from Gucci, Dior and Céline at Phipps Plaza to Tom Ford and Hermès at The Shops at Buckhead Atlanta. (Chanel recently added a new boutique to this roster, albeit in Alpharetta.)