It's here. The day Americans show their worst traits .... greed, shopping gluttony, and consumerism!!! And being suckers for deals they think they are getting. I don't recall us ever really shopping this day when I was a wee one. We were often still in a food coma from the day before, and would continue spending time with family. This will be the first time in close to 29 years I don't have to work on a Black Friday!!!! And since I work for a huge furniture company in its showroom, Black Friday is not a huge thing for us, if any. It was left up to me whether to come in or not. And it was a NOT!!! So, it's a three-day weekend kids. Friends often ask if I miss doing visual display with department stores for all those years. And the answers is yes, some days I still do miss it, and seeing the people's reactions to your work, and getting the store and windows ready for holidays was magical and rewarding. Even though we weren't considered essential store staff, we were always required to be at the store on Black Friday's at 6am to ready the store, and be there to lend support, and be on hand in case something went awry with a display, or a mannequin would get stripped. It often meant very speedy visits with family, being in and out for a tasty dinner, before I'd have to hit the road to return home. I couldn't even enjoy a cocktail. Some of the worst 8 hours of my life. So, in that respect...it's a big fat NO, I don't miss that, nor do I miss witnessing all the grabby, spoiled, consumeristic cattle crowds and the "Oh I have to have that" attitude. Hell no!!! So, this new job has been great. I lucked out with working with a good, fun, crew of co-workers, and I can basically create my own schedule. And for that, I'm grateful.
Let's get in the mood with some fabulous legendary gals, with the likes of Carmen Dell'Orefice, Dovima, Suzy Parker, Dorian Leigh and the stunning "Catwalk Contessa" herself, Marpessa Hennink
Black is the most elegant colour!
ReplyDeleteI have never gone shopping on Black Friday. I'm working today, but fortunately, I'm not in retail. I hope you have a lovely day. The photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Only did Black Friday shopping once. Never again.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love this mood board/post. Love those designs! Really, those women were spectacular!
XOXO
p.s. of course, I also appreciate those mens you posted therein, daaahleenk..
Carmen and Dovima have been long Patron Saints here at the Casa du Borghese.
DeleteBlack Friday is not what it used to be. Quite a number of stores, Target included, now start their sales earlier because of greed. This way they hope to harvest more buckos.
ReplyDeleteFifties fashion is so glamorous (as long as you have the waist line for it).
ReplyDeleteIf up to me, the fashion would be back to the 40's and 50's!
DeleteI love those big hats!
ReplyDeleteAll so classy. But I owned that first men’s suit when I was in the corporate world. It was SO inapproporiate and impractical... except for one particular trade show I remember fondly.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine you being inappropriate...but I'd love to see those pictures!
DeleteI have never, and will never, go shopping on Black Friday, but I will revel in your photos, especially the two hotties.
ReplyDeleteI'm Black every Friday. Every other day as well. I stay out of malls this time of year, period!
ReplyDeleteSmart girl!
DeleteDeedles: That may well be, but you only get a discount the day after Thanksgiving.
DeleteWrong there, Scoot! I get discounts all year round because I'm old.
DeleteShe aint old Mitchell, don't listen to her. I have seen her pictures. She has a foraged ID, just to get discounts.
DeleteI know, Mads. She’s younger than me and I am definitely NOT old! I’ve seen pictures, too. Not only is she a wit, but she is a beauty, too (whether she would ever admit it or not).
DeleteYou two been hittin' the gin a little too much lately?
DeleteI often wondered if you missed your old line of work at the department stores. It's great you always go up and take a new route. And no, no Black Friday for me either, any year. But I like this black Friday. The models of that era were just stunning.
ReplyDeleteHA! Black Friday??!? Never! Won't do it. I think it is so great how your career path has evolved. I think your right where you should be, you always seem to make wise, good decisions.
ReplyDeleteBut this Black Friday is right up for me! I swear...Carmen Dell'Orefice has to be one of the most stunning women of the world.
I agree, Carmen has to bee one of the world's most stunning women.
DeleteBlack is always a good color.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful I didn't work yesterday or today. If I had remained at my old job, I would've been less fortunate.
You made the right decision. If Bette Davis were here, she'd have this to say about about your ex employment-
Delete"What a DUMP!"
My first real job was doing display for a (long gone)
ReplyDeletelarge regional New England furniture retailer in the 70s!
We apparently keep good company Norma! I knew I loved you.
DeleteI never shop on Black Friday, it sound to dangerous.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
You have put on a glorious display here!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, yesterday I bought a calendar and some socks - they weren't on sale.
Sx
A calendar and socks? You must be bushed.
DeleteI will avoid retail until after New Years, well one exception to be done in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI bought one item
ReplyDeleteOnline
Definitely not fighting people in Walmart or the mall
I have never been an online shopper...but can't say I blame you Adam.
DeleteThe models were just so much more glamoured then don't you think? Stunning women.
ReplyDeletePiff....not near one store this weekend, except for the local shops here in town. But they don't get those nonsense crowds like those malls. I think it's great you enjoy your new job. I to often wondered if you missed doing your department store work and windows at Bloomies.
I sure don't miss all that hub bub and crowds. Although it is not near as bad as it used to be like years ago.
DeleteMercifully I stayed home this day and dared not go out.
ReplyDeleteI dared not either. I stay at the house and continued with visiting family and enjoying food.
Deleteamazing!
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