First off, let me just say, BALENCIAGA belts are kinda a *thing*, right? That big ol’ BB buckle? It screams “I have money, but I also dress like I just rolled outta bed…fashionably.” Which, honestly, is the whole Balenciaga vibe. I kinda dig it.
Now, about those “overrun stock” things. I’ve seen ’em floating around online. Sites promising express shipping (FARFETCH, I’m lookin’ at you!), and then StockX where people are hustling like it’s the freakin’ stock market for belts. Bloomingdale’s too, apparently? My brain is slightly fried, honestly.
The question is, ARE they legit? Like, seriously? I mean, “overrun stock” *could* mean a factory just made too many. Totally plausible. Could also mean…well, let’s just say my spidey senses are tingling. There’s a lot of “inspired by” stuff out there, if you catch my drift. And some of it is, uh, not exactly top-notch quality. You might end up with a buckle that feels like it’s gonna fall off after one wear. Not a good look.
I’ve seen the ads – “Balenciaga Belt 38mmX95-125cm 7D02 Product Info. Balenciaga Belt 38mmX95-125cm 7D (1) page 2 / 5.” Like, what even IS that? Sounds like some kinda robot catalogue number from the future. Makes me think, “Hmm, maybe too good to be true?”
And then there’s the pricing thing. You see these belts on FARFETCH going for, like, a small fortune (express shipping ain’t cheap, folks!), and then you see “overrun” versions for waaaaay less. That’s a red flag the size of Texas, if you ask me.
So, my totally unprofessional, slightly paranoid opinion? Proceed with caution. Like, *serious* caution. Do your research. Check reviews. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Maybe even head to a real-deal store (Bloomingdale’s, maybe?) and get a feel for the genuine article before you pull the trigger on some random “overrun” deal.
