Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne has once again become the center of controversy after unexpectedly posting a series of photos of extremely rare Hermès bags for sale directly via Instagram
In stories shared over the past 24 hours, Erika introduced a series of handbags from classic Hermès lines such as the Birkin Kelly and Constance with a simple DM if interested message, leading many fans to believe that she was cleaning out her closet to start a new chapter after years of legal turmoil
But instead of being supported, this move caused a stir in the online community when a series of photos of the bags were closely examined by luxury goods enthusiasts and many worrying abnormalities were discovered
Many people realized that most of the bags did not clearly display the serial number, which is usually printed inside as per Hermès standards. Details such as metal rings and leather lining stamps also did not match the standard versions, leading many to doubt whether these were really genuine bags
An account specializing in authenticating luxury goods on X wrote I never seen a Birkin without a code or without a year stamp The bag's shape is strangely bulging and the leather strap is crooked
Many people question whether these bags could be hand-carried through an opaque channel or, worse, counterfeits that have been mixed into Erika's personal collection since the time when Tom Girardi was in charge of the family's finances
Erika's selling of luxury goods individually without going through an authentication platform also reminds many people of her previous series of financial scandals. During the time of the lawsuit involving her ex-husband Tom Girardi, some of Erika's luxury items were confiscated or investigated by the authorities on suspicion of having an opaque source of funds
Netizens immediately called Bravo and demanded that Erika publicly disclose documents proving the authenticity of each bag or immediately stop selling until a third party confirms
Some former fans also turned their backs and frankly said that she was trying to turn the image of a financial victim into an opportunity to make another profit after the gigs and television are no longer what they used to be
Bravo, meanwhile, has yet to comment on the incident. However, a source close to the production team revealed that they were completely unaware of the bag-selling story and are quietly assessing the extent of the impact on the show's overall image
Erika has remained silent in the face of controversy. Some loyal fans believe that she has the right to sell her assets as long as she does not violate the law. Others believe that this is an ambiguous act that prolongs the drama instead of being truly transparent and mature
The story does not end there when there are rumors that an account that bought the bag has transferred a deposit but has not received official confirmation. Netizens are even more skeptical about whether the entire bag-selling deal is a wise move or another act of digging a hole for Erika Jayne at a time when her reputation is already too fragile
