Those Black Friday Fashion "Deals"

BY C STONE | THE SUPER HOT ||| FASHION NEWS

Black Friday is almost here. People around the world are refreshing their browsers like stock tips; but the sad reality couldn't be further from the truth.

Indeed, you can buy some bargains on black Friday from luxury brands. But don't expect miraculous savings or incredible deals on new clothes.

Instead, you'll likely find old stock that hasn't moved. Retailers are counting on people jumping for their deals. Large discounts, maybe even cheap or free shipping will entice many.

But the real deals are scarce and often sold out long before you get a chance to fill your cart online.

Most professional buyers use applications to snatch items online. Remember the early days of eBay? Then a few years later, something awful happened. 

Web sites like bidsnipe became common, where people could use a 3rd party site to place bids milliseconds before the auction closes. It's kind of like that. But instead of someone buying 1 item a few seconds when a restock occurs, they buy them all.

Again and again.

You seriously need good luck or someone at that company to get decent deals. And believe me, even the employees of those luxury companies want nothing to do with the brands they are selling. 

As someone who told me at work "Working for company YY1 was the worst in my life.". YY1 is a well-known and established Italian brand. Apparently, this person was treated so horribly he even flinched when he said the brand name. "All they cared about was money. That's it."

And I believe him.

Nobody thinks about where these items are made, sourced, or designed. I saw a hilarious label on a coat: "Designed in Canada, made in China."

How's that for nationalism?

Good luck out there!

Dull Colors are Back

 

BY C STONE ||| THE SUPER HOT ||| FASHION NEWS

Looking at the fall and spring line ups show a dramatic shift to dark, dull colors. From outlandish, metallic highlights to over-sized boots with huge belts. Did I mention nobody is smiling - ever?

Dark brown and gray, once relegated to UPS and post office workers, now makes a comeback for 2026.

I've never understood the over-sized, droopy pants and business suit look. Wear a shirt, goddammit.

I would imagine the designers locked in a jail cell, forced to design awful grey suits to the masses. Over and over again until they "get it right". But they never do...

Not even women are allowed pockets anymore. Do you have an urge to dress like a roman gladiator, wearing a black-inspired skirt?

No one needs boots so large they require belts. No one.

Fake fur has returned with a vengeance. Grandma says never to do it, but if you do, wear the real stuff.

And leather. It's back, and ladies and gentlemen, back with what appears to be the shortest skirts and/or pants in history.

Can you believe those tights cost $310 and the leather coat is $4100? Yes, you read that right. I'll see myself out now.

Fashion News

 

BY C STONE | THE SUPER HOT ||| FASHION NEWS

Lately I've been more impressed with the high fashion sets than the actual clothes. Take the above image for example, a highly bright and stylized display of stars and planets. Really nice to see a space theme for fashion. But for clothes, I'm afraid that thinner doesn't mean more luxurious.

It looks like something out of the middle ages. 

Willy Chavarria's design is fairly neat, and it looks like a throwback to the 1960's. 

Ulla Johnson designed this fire-hazard outfit that would guarantee death by fire if you stepped too close to an open fireplace. 

Simone Rocha's outfit is interesting, but again, too thin. I like the color and pattern, coupled with the shoes, but it looks too cheap.

TWP's outfit is really nice to look at. The shoes, purse, large coat and white outfit are matched nicely. 

I'm conflicted with Balmain's outfit. You really couldn't wear this at work, but it would be a nice outfit for evenings or parties. The shoes are a pass, I was never a fan of flip flops, no matter how expensive they are.