New York Times published an article about the rise of home parties and trunk shows by women involved in direct selling in bigger cities like New York and the challenges they face.
Nine women were gathered in the immaculate Midtown East apartment of Mallorie Corcoran, 29. Tall, svelte and long-maned, the guests and their hostess clustered around a table in the living room, picking at fruit platters and sandwiches but generously pouring themselves wine and seltzer.
“Thank you so much for coming,” Ms. Corcoran said. “We have our new holiday collection, so there are lots of goodies for you to try on.” The women laughed. “And there are lots of different price points — a lot of our stud earrings are $30 and under. So everyone just have fun. Drink wine. Eat.”
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