Once a year, we get to show a preview of the new Maggie Sottero collection, and this year the dresses will be coming to us on the last weekend of September. This year's inspiration comes from the 1920's and 1930's, so it's a must for fans of vintage glamour as well as having gorgeous designs for the modern bride too. If you're not sure what a trunk show (also known as a designer weekend ) is, then read on.....
When the designers have finished showing the shop owners their new collections, each shop owner gets a chance to take 30 of their favourite dresses to their premises to show them off to their customers. These are the dresses which are worn by the models at the catwalk shows and are generally size 8 dresses (suitable for trying on for brides size 12 or smaller).
When the dresses come to our shop that weekend, we will be putting away any dresses which are not by Maggie Sottero and the dresses on show during the event will be our current Maggie dresses (ranging from size 10 - 18), plus the 30 dresses that are on loan. We work strictly by appointment only and all appointments must be confirmed in the week of the event. Anyone who decides to put a deposit on a Maggie Sottero dress during the event will get a 10% discount on their dress.
Please note that if you fall in love with one of the samples on loan, you will not be able to come back and try it on again as the dress has to be sent back after the event, so it's a good idea to make sure you bring any key decision makers with you that day. You can't bring your mum or your best friend back the following week for a second opinion!! So if you can't pick a dress without them, then make sure you bring them with you.
It's always a good idea to have been out looking beforehand so that you feel ready to buy if you do find 'the one' without feeling the need to come back and see it again. Also, to qualify for the discount, you need to place a deposit of at least £200 on the day.
Key points to remember
- 30 dresses on loan for 1 weekend only. These can't be re-visited!
- Borrowed dresses are size 8.
- 10% off for orders placed at the event. £200 minimum deposit.
- Bring your key decision makers with you that day (unless you are going to be making your own choice).
- Have a good idea of what you are looking for before you come.
- Book an appointment in advance.
