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trunk show

American  

noun

  1. a showing and sale in a retail store of an entire collection of clothing, jewelry, etc., from a particular designer.


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Inevitably, the art versus commerce question arises: Is this really just a trunk show masquerading as an art installation?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2018

A trunk show like no other, Lynn Nottage’s new play follows Mlima, a Kenyan elephant caught up in the ivory market.

From New York Times Mar. 22, 2018

FRI Wear red and white outfit for social dancing, dance show, trunk show of gowns and dancewear, 7:45 p.m.

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2018

At the second trunk show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2015

One evening in 2008, after a particularly successful benefit trunk show in Dallas, fashion designer Naeem Khan was relaxing in his hotel room, poking around the Internet looking at real estate.

From Architectural Digest Aug. 4, 2015

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