Seda Sayan defends buying fake luxury bags: 'I use counterfeit bags'

Turkish pop star Seda Sayan has sparked discussion with her candid remarks about luxury consumption, revealing that she intentionally purchases counterfeit items, including handbags.

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I use fake bags.

"I use fake bags," Sayan declared during a television appearance, explaining that she opts for imitation goods when she finds them appealing, rather than spending thousands of euros on authentic luxury brands. "Why should I? I don't earn money easily," she reasoned, advocating for consumers to avoid overpaying for designer products.

Sayan further asserted that some counterfeit items are even produced by the luxury brands themselves. She shared an experience in Paris where she encountered an issue with the zipper on a fake bag. Upon visiting a store, she claimed the staff were unable to detect that the bag was not genuine, even after examining it for an extended period.

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Don't pay 5,000, 10,000 euros. I use fakes too. If it's pretty, I buy it, what's the big deal? Am I crazy? I don't earn money easily.

While Sayan stated she is open to purchasing fake versions of many items, she made an exception for watches, indicating she only buys authentic timepieces.

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The men didn't even realize it was fake. I showed them my bag, the zipper. He looked, worked on it for an hour, and gave it back.