I’ve been browsing around, right? And I’m seeing snippets everywhere about Balenciaga jewelry, especially the rings and bracelets with the BB logo. Super classic, super recognizable, but also, kinda pricey, right? But then I see stuff about “below retail” and “overrun stock” and my ears perk up. It’s like, “Hold up, are we talking about the same Balenciaga here?”
I mean, think about it. Saks is pushing the new arrivals with free shipping and returns (fancy!), and FARFETCH is trying to tempt me with chain-link designs (which, let’s be real, are kinda cool but also kinda… much). But then I see these other, more, shall we say, *discreet* sources mentioning “overrun.”
What *is* overrun, anyway? My understanding (and I could be totally wrong here, don’t quote me) is that it’s basically extra stuff. Like, the factory made too much. Or maybe there were slight imperfections (that you probably wouldn’t even notice, let’s be honest). Or maybe it was last season’s line and they need to clear it out. Whatever the reason, that means potential discounts for *us*. Woohoo!
Then there’s the “O.E.M” thing I saw. Original Equipment *Manufactured*. That sounds kinda sketch, to be honest. Is it *real* Balenciaga? Is it, like, *inspired* by Balenciaga? I’m not sure. Tread carefully, people. Actual photo, my foot! (Okay, that was a bad joke, sorry.)
And then NET-A-PORTER. They’re all about the “latest selection.” Which is great if you wanna pay full price. But, like, I’m kinda on a budget, you know? So, I’m more interested in, like, finding the hidden gems, the slightly-less-than-perfect pieces that still scream “Balenciaga” but don’t scream “I just blew my rent money.”
