Retail Partnership — Trunk Show Program

Retail Partnership

The Trunk Show Program

This program is available exclusively to approved Stacy Stewart Smith wholesale retail accounts. No consultation fee applies to qualified partners.

What the Trunk Show Is

The Stacy Stewart Smith Trunk Show is a private, curated couture presentation brought directly to your retail floor — designed to introduce your clientele to the collection in the most personal and compelling format available: the moving figure, styled to completion, presented by the house.

This is not a public event. It is a by-invitation retail activation, planned in direct collaboration with your store, your clientele, and your market. Every engagement is tailored to the retail partner — there is no standard format, no fixed date, and no off-the-shelf presentation. The collection comes to you.

The Collection

The trunk show presents the full Stacy Stewart Smith couture menswear collection — including styles available through the wholesale program and the broader made-to-order range. Twelve to eighteen original looks are presented on professional male models, each ensemble named and accompanied by a printed programme and style guide so that what your client admires may be recalled, discussed, and ordered with confidence.

Retailers are welcomed to add shoes and complementary accessories to our looks by prior agreement. We typically provide the total ensemble and cannot be held responsible for losses or damages to third-party items.

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Commission Structure

Approved retail partners earn commission on all couture sales by verified registered attendees — including styles beyond the wholesale catalog. Commission is paid 30 days after the client receives their merchandise. Orders must be placed at the event or within 30 days of the event date.

Total Event Sales	Partner Commission
$5,000 – $9,999	3%
$10,000 – $14,999	5%
$15,000 – $19,999	10%
$20,000 – $29,999	15%
$30,000 and above	20%

Any wholesale order placed by the retail partner may satisfy or count toward the production minimum. We do not accept returned merchandise for credit.

Production & Logistics

Each trunk show engagement is a sales-driven event. Our production team — including professional models, dressers, a production assistant, and security — represents a minimum production investment of approximately $6,000 per event. The retail partner must meet this minimum before commission is paid.

New York Metropolitan Area: Stacy Stewart Smith Enterprises coordinates all models, transportation, and production logistics for engagements within the New York metropolitan area. A non-refundable model and agency deposit of $3,000 and a transportation fee of $500 are due at signing. Both fees are credited toward the minimum sales commitment.

National & Out-of-State Engagements: For retail partners outside the New York metropolitan area, the partner assumes full responsibility for sourcing and contracting professional male models, local transportation, insurance, and all on-site production arrangements. Stacy Stewart Smith Enterprises provides the collection, a production representative, and styling staff. Engagement terms and fees are determined individually based on the market, venue, and scope of the event.

Designer Commentary & Hosting: Should the retail partner wish to have Stacy Stewart Smith present as the event host or commentator, a speaking engagement fee applies. This fee is separate from production costs and is agreed upon at signing. Speaking engagement inquiries may be included in your partnership consultation request.

Planning & Timeline

Successful trunk shows require a minimum of 45 to 60 days of advance planning. We ask that retail partners commit to this timeline from the outset. Typically, 10 percent of invited and registered guests will attend. We recommend inviting a minimum of 300 guests to achieve 30 attendees with genuine purchase intent. We support your outreach with printed materials, event posters, and counter displays to build anticipation in your store.

We cannot unilaterally reschedule an event. In the event of severe weather or a declared national emergency, we will work in good faith with all contracted parties to find an alternative date or issue a full refund if rescheduling is not possible.

Atelier Quarterly — Editorial Consideration

Atelier Quarterly is the house publication of Stacy Stewart Smith Enterprises — a collectible couture journal distributed to a curated audience of luxury menswear enthusiasts, collectors, and cultural tastemakers. It is not a trade publication. It is an art object.

Approved retail partners who host a trunk show are considered for editorial features in revised and/or future issues of Atelier Quarterly — including store profiles, event coverage, and co-branded editorial spreads. This is not a paid placement. It is an earned distinction, extended to partners whose clientele and brand positioning align with the standards of the house.

Editorial consideration is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed. Partners interested in Quarterly placement are encouraged to note this in their consultation request.

How to Begin

Approved wholesale accounts do not pay a consultation fee to access the Trunk Show Program. First, submit your wholesale inquiry below to establish your approved account. Once approved, you will receive access to schedule your complimentary Trunk Show Consultation — a $200.00 value, reserved exclusively for qualified retail partners.

Prospective partners are subject to a brief qualification process. We reserve the right to decline any engagement at our sole discretion. Misrepresentation of venue, organization, or intent will result in immediate disqualification.

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Confirm Your Engagement

Once your consultation is complete and your engagement date is agreed upon, confirm your trunk show by placing the required deposit. The deposit secures your date, initiates model and agency contracts, and is credited toward your minimum sales commitment at the event.

Fee	Amount	Refund Policy
Model & Agency Deposit	$3,000	Non-refundable under all circumstances. Agency contracts are binding upon booking.
Transportation Fee	$500	Refundable only if cancellation is received 30 or more days prior to the event date.
Total Due at Signing	$3,500

Out-of-state and national engagements: deposit terms are determined individually at consultation. The table above applies to New York metropolitan area engagements.

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Announce Your Event in Atelier Quarterly

Once your trunk show is confirmed, consider listing your event in the Atelier Quarterly Event & Fashion Show Calendar — the house publication’s curated calendar of luxury menswear events, reaching a discerning audience of collectors, retailers, and cultural tastemakers. As an approved retail partner, your listing receives priority calendar consideration.

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