South African actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo is trending against the backdrop of her recent Instagram post.
With a career spanning years, she has quickly become one of the most followed stars in South Africa. Thanks to her huge social media following, she often trends whenever she posts or gets posted.
THULI PHONGOLO FLAUNTS HER R85 000 HANDBAG
Thuli Phongolo set social media abuzz after she flaunted one of Louis Vuitton’s coveted handbags that cost a fortune.
She undoubtedly lives lavishly and is unapologetic about it. Thuli Phongolo is trending after being spotted with a coveted Petite Boite Chapeau (Round LV Sling bag).
Fashion enthusiasts were quick to endorse it, while others quickly figured out the bag’s price tag.
The designer bag has a base price tag of R85 000 in several authorised stores. However, fans jokingly claimed that it was DJ Maphorisa’s bag.
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DJ Maphorisa, who happens to be Thuli Phongolo’s ex, has a soft spot for designer handbags, and his exclusive collection often thrusts him into top trends.
In 2022, the muso took to X, formerly Twitter, to share photos of his Petite Boite Chapeau (Round LV Sling bag). However, he complimented the bag with a Round Zip wallet worth R18 500.
After all, this is not the first time Thuli Phongolo has made headlines with her soft spot for LV handbags. Last year, Thuli Phongolo was spotted with a rare Louis Vuitton LV Vanity PM Handbag.
The designer bag has a base price tag of $3 230, close to R60 000. In 2023, social media was abuzz after showing off her stunning Louis Vuitton bag valued at a jaw-dropping R107 473.
DJ MAPHORISA’S FLASHIEST HANDBAGS
After all, she joins a host of South African celebrities who have hogged headlines because of their ‘bling.’
Last year, Thuli Phongolo’s ex-boyfriend, DJ Maphorisa, made headlines when he showed off his receipt from Galaxboy.
He splurged a whooping R90 000 on several designer items, including shirts and jackets. On the other hand, DJ
Maphorisa’s designer bags have often thrust him into top trends.
Some of his flashiest handbags include:
A Hermès Birkin Bag with a base price tag of R480 000
Petite Boite Chapeau (Round LV Sling bag) – R85 000
Christian Dior Crossbody Bag – R33 000
Versace graphic print heritage fit silk shirt – R15 000
Amiri MX1 ripped skinny jeans – R20 000
Amiri Bandana Buckled Boots – R20 000
Cartier glasses – R15 000