Trunk Shows at Barneys

Barney's is having a slew of trunk shows and demonstrations tomorrow (Nov. 6) in its "Artisan Day" celebration in Manhattan. On the Men's Main Floor will be trunk shows from Lorenzini, showing off dress shirts; Suzanne Felsen's cufflinks; and one of my favorite brands, Ruffian, doing the neckwear thing. Check it out if you're in the city.

What's a trunk show? Traditionally, it's when a designer schleps all of their latest designs (in a trunk) over to a store to show off what's new -- and to give consumers and buyers a chance to get a hold of merchandise early, and which might normally be available through the usual channels. They don't really use trunks anymore, but the term remains, anachronistic though it may be.