trunk show

Boutique fashion event

A trunk show is a retail event where a designer or manufacturer brings a complete collection to a store for a limited time, allowing customers to view and order pieces not normally stocked.

The name comes from the days when traveling salesmen carried samples in trunks.

The bridal shop is hosting a trunk show this weekend.

Common in fashion, jewelry, and bridal retail.

Opposites
retail exclusivity and access

trunk showoff-the-rack

Pre-made, not tailored

clearance sale · ready-to-wear · fast fashion · online shopping · outlet shopping

merchandise sourcing

trunk showconsignment

Batch delivered for selling

secondhand · thrift store · resale · estate sale · closeout

inventory type

trunk showpermanent collection

Institution's owned artworks

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Timeless · Concrete · Rated G