Black Friday

Group of high school friends shopping in Forever 21, Westfield Horton Plaza, San Diego
Left to right: Gladys Garcia (16), Kristy Hernandez (18), Abbie Brooks (17), Eric Lira (17)
Photo taken by: Beverley Agyeman

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in November throughout the United States. Until recently, it has been saluted for not being swallowed by companies and engulfed in commercialism. Black Friday is the day following Thursday's Thanksgiving day and has been marked as the first day of Christmas shopping. Tons of stores open between 8 p.m. on Thursday night and midnight on Friday morning offering big discounts. Many take advantage of the crazy sales and purchase Christmas gifts. Others use this annual opportunity to go shopping with friends and/or family as a social activity during the Thanksgiving holiday. These group of teens got to shop at one of their favorite stores with their student budget.

Eric Lira, 17, on Black Friday in Forever 21
Photo taken by: Beverley Agyeman


Eric Lira, 17, pays close attention to his appearance like many other teens. With an interest in fashion, he aims to pursue a career in it "like maybe a fashion stylist or maybe be a fashion designer." Lira says his style is shaped by the mood he is in. He was photographed wearing a rugged pair of combat boots, combat army-style jacket and high-waisted pants.  

   

               Gladys Garcia, 16, on Black Friday in Forever 21
Photo taken by: Beverley Agyeman

Kristy Hernandez, 18, on Black Friday in Forever 21
Photo taken by: Beverley Agyeman

                                   

Garcia wears a black shirt coupled with black leggings and a purple shirt for a splash of color. She also takes the comfy yet trendy option for footwear with her Doc Martens while shopping on Black Friday. Her Friend, Hernandez, sports a pair of black jeans, a plain button-up tee and Ugg boots.

Abbie Brooks, 17, on Black Friday in Forever 21
Photo taken by: Beverley Agyeman

“I'm just interested in it, like I just look at magazines, like the clothes magazines,” said 17-year-old Abbie Brooks while searching through racks of discounts. She says her own style is influenced by "originality" and her strong passion has pushed her into pursuing a career in the fashion industry. "I want to make my own clothes, that's my ultimate goal," Brooks said. She was snapped wearing a knitted, triangle-print cardigan, a striped button-up shirt, black leggings and purple vans.