Opinion Fashion | Black Friday Shopping List

Double Eleven, the biggest Chinese shopping festival has just passed, and already another shopping festival “Black Friday” (24 November) is coming. This shopping festival started to become popular in the United States, and extended to other Western countries later on. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day, and many non-retail employees and schools have both Thanksgiving and the following Friday off, which, along with the following regular weekend, makes it a four-day weekend, thereby increasing the number of potential shoppers. In order to attract these people, retailers started to offer many discounts to promote their products. Nowadays, Black Friday has become the busiest shopping day of the year. Thanks to the development of e-commerce platforms, now, people in Asia also can enjoy the discounts of Black Friday. Today, I am going to share the best deals during the festival. Happy bargain hunting!

Farfetch

Farfetch is an online fashion retail platform that sells products from over 700 boutiques and brands from around the world. Many high-end designer brands, such as Fendi, Chloe and Balenciaga are available on this website. Maybe you might say “There are many shopping malls in Macau selling the luxury brands, why should I buy it online?” That’s because the prices online are based on the prices in Europe, which are much cheaper than in Macau.

The Black Friday promotions began a week before the festival. Lots of designer brands are offering discounts of up to 50 per cent off plus an extra 10 per cent off with the code:x1017. It really is worth spending some time to find your fancy items with great prices.

 

Editor’s picks:

Stella McCartney Elyse platform shoes US$960 US$384

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Fashion followers must be familiar with this pair of shoes – the iconic product of British designer Stella McCartney. The platforms now also come in wedge, cut-out and more options—to the delight of fashion-forward celebs everywhere, from Kendall Jenner to Beyoncé and Janelle Monáe, who were all wearing some iteration of the brand’s shoes.

 

KENZO K Patch espadrilles $395 US$277

A pair of comfortable, lightweight espadrilles is always needed. Decorated with the iconic ‘eye’ of Kenzo, this pair of white leather espadrilles is very easy to mix and match with all your outfits.

Valentino Pink Suede lace up ballet flats US$945$567

If you are looking for a pair of shoes for formal events, but you don’t want to wear heels, a pair of comfortable lace-up ballerinas can meet all your requirements. These pink and black suede Valentino Pink Suede lace up ballet flats feature a round toe, a flat sole and a lace fastening. Put on this a pair of ballet flats, and a chic and feminine look is within easy reach.

Shopbop

Shopbop is one of the most China-friendly online shopping platforms. It not only provides free express international delivery, but also accepts many payment methods including UnionPay and Alipay. Shopbop offers a comprehensive, hand-picked collection of apparel and accessories from the industry’s foremost contemporary and designer labels. Compared to Farfetch, the brands on Shopbop are younger and the prices are more approachable. Tons of shoes, bags, outfits are on sale. Moreover, with the code “more17”, you can enjoy a “buy more get more discount” offer, for example, 20 per cent off orders of US$200+, 25 per cent off orders of US$500+. The offer applies to all the regular priced products and will expire on November 26, 2017, at 11:59pm.

Editor’s picks:

Marc Jacobs Camo Sequin Snapshot Cross Body Bag US$395.00

This mini bag is the best seller of the brand. It is now everywhere; even well-known models and celebrities are fans of it. Snapshot is rectangular in shape to echo the silhouette of a camera bag and comes with metalwork detailing on the front and commonly now with interchangeable or statement straps. It can lighten your look to a bolder statement feeling.

Kate Spade New York Watson Lane Maya Tote US$298.00 US$208.60

A large-capacity tote bag is mandatory for all the ladies. It can keep up with anything you throw at (or in!) it. This Watson Lane Maya Tote by Kate Spade New York is the perfect go-anywhere and carry-everything bag that will keep your organized and on the go.

Moschino Fresco Print Tote $295.00 US$177.00

Moschino is one of the hottest street style brands. For those who prefer a boyish, casual and playful style, this eye-catching Fresco Print Tote is definitely the best choice.

Sephora

The biggest cosmetics store Sephora now also joins the annual shopping festival. Visit their online store for countless beauty products on sale for beautiful prices. You will really need to increase your self-control and take care of your credit card.

Editor’s picks:

TARTE Tarteist™ Contour Palette Volume III US$45.00 $34.00

The perfect makeup can’t be complete without contouring. This popular contour palette comprises six matte and radiant shades.  Each pigmented colour builds to a customized contour for your skin tone in both matte and lustre finishes.  A step-by-step guide is also included.

Sephora Collection Karen Walker Amber Craft: Beauty Brush Set + Stand US$125.00 US$95.00

A good brush will increase the effectiveness of cosmetics products. This exclusive brush set contains: a Powder brush, a Large angled foundation brush, an Angled blush brush, a Shadow brush, a Crease brush and Display stand.

Clarisonic Refresh & Repair Set US$169.00 US$118.00

After wearing thick makeup all day long, a deep cleaning is the first and most important step for skincare. A gentle, two-speed cleansing brush can remove dirt, oil, and makeup up to six times better than hands alone. Clarisonic is the one of the most famous cleaning brushes. This set contains a Clarisonic Mia 2 Pink w/ Sensitive brush head, a Clarisonic Refreshing Gel Cleanser, a Dr. Gross Overnight Serum, a First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, a Kate Somerville ExfoliKate plus a Travel case and USB-enabled charger.