Nigerian media personality Toolz has reacted to vendors selling a fake Birkin for over N8 million.
On her Instagram page, the mother of two questioned whether people are really buying such bags, noting that they could save for a few more months and buy the original or a good, affordable alternative.
Toolz questioned whether one would get flogged if they weren’t wearing designer brands. She admonished those selling replicas of designer brands to be real with their prices.
“My people, why did I just see a vendor selling a fake Birkin for over N8m?? (£4,000/ $5,500) Even a milli is way too much!
Are people really buying?? Is everything ok at home?
If you can pay that, just save for a few more months and buy a real one or an authenticated pre-owned/ pre-loved one?
Or just get good quality, affordable brands that aren’t fakes…will you get flogged if you aren’t rocking designer brands?
And if you do sell fake/ replica designer brands, pls be for real with your prices!
Thank you for coming to my TED talk”.
Last year, an Italian shopping brand, T20luxury, exposed Regina Daniels in an Instagram post for wearing a fake Rolex watch. The luxury brand encouraged the wife of Ned Nwoko to maintain authenticity, uphold industry standards, and conduct due diligence when acquiring fashion pieces.
Reacting to it, Regina accused her brother of buying her a fake Rolex. Calling him out, she told him to explain himself as she didn’t understand ....
Similarly, the Italian luxury shopping brand had also called out comedian, Ayo Makun for wearing a fake Hermes bag. The brand noted how AY is a key stakeholder in the entertainment industry and a beneficiary of genuine creativity and, as such, should desist from supporting the counterfeit fashion industry.
Last year, singer, Lyta was embarrassed online by the CEO of popular clothing brand, Ashluxe for wearing a fake version of his clothing shirt. Reacting to it, Lyta expressed love for the brand despite the public humiliation.