Influencer Flaunts R120,000 Louis Vuitton Bag, Leaves Mzansi in Awe

• A TikTok influencer had people talking after unboxing a Louis Vuitton handbag worth well over R100,000
• The video quickly went viral, pulling in tens of thousands of likes, hundreds of comments, and plenty of shares
• Fans reacted with excitement and envy, while some debated the value of spending so much on a single bag

South Africans were left buzzing after a local influencer showed off a Louis Vuitton bag worth a fortune, sparking mixed reactions online.

South African TikTok influencer @nwabisamk had TikTok buzzing after she shared a video on 23 August 2025 of herself unboxing a brand-new Louis Vuitton handbag. The short clip, which runs for less than a minute, has already been liked over 54,000 times and sparked hundreds of comments, shares, and saves within just three days.

Dressed in a pink gown and bonnet, Nwabisa carefully pulled out the designer item from its signature orange box. Her priceless reaction, half shock, half joy, instantly connected with viewers, who rushed to flood her comments with admiration, jokes, and a little envy.

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The bag that stole the spotlight

The bag shown in the video is the Louis Vuitton Capucines BB, one of the most recognisable designs from the French luxury house. Made from soft Taurillon leather and finished with the LV initials, the handbag is known for its timeless style. In South Africa, it can cost anywhere from R100,000 to R120,000, depending on the model and finish.

Fans were quick to point out how expensive the piece is. The post also kicked off conversations about luxury fashion and how more South Africans are investing in high-end brands as both a style statement and a symbol of success. For Nwabisa, the viral moment cemented her status as one of TikTok’s rising lifestyle influencers, showing how luxury and relatability can trend side by side.

South Africa reacts to the video

nwayi_mk🇿🇦 said:

"Niyakhumbula nindimonela nge relationship eyayidumile. 😭😩 Kanti nindiqhubela kuLove of my life. 😂"

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Matilda said:

"Then there is me with my Shein one. 😂"

Bae_keerah said:

"A Capucine girl. 💋🤏🏽"

Sinenhlanhla Mofokeng said:

"And that bag is R120k. 🔥"

Karabo said:

"Caught between this and buying a couch. 😩🤣 Help me. 😭"

Karabo said:

"Shein? Yoh haii, I honestly thought it's just a cute bag. 😭 I’m sure people faint when I pass."

Mia said:

"Proof that you really have to let go."

Zwelokthula said:

"127k on a bag, you guys are filthy rich, give him two more babies, he deserves it. 😂❤️"

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories about Louis Vuitton

• Actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo is a lover of all things luxury and elegant, as she was spotted with a Louis Vuitton handbag.
• Reality TV star Nonku Williams stunned fans with a saucy photo flaunting her curves and flat tummy in a Louis Vuitton two-piece.
• Socialite Mohale Motaung showed just how much of a fashionista he is with his black pants and a stylish LV bag, and took stunning pictures.

Source: Briefly News