Black Friday 2025 is coming, and chaos is optional. From Zara crashes to Selfridges designer steals, here’s your slightly unhinged, totally strategic guide to shopping smart, scoring the best deals, and surviving the mayhem without losing your mind (or your bank balance).

During my gap year, I secured a month-long internship at Anthropologie as a Buying Intern while juggling modelling and a part-time job. From shadowing buyers to curating my own necklace design, I share the lessons, experiences, and insights I gained in the fashion industry.