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Jessy Mendiola Claps Back at a Netizen Accusing Her of Buying a Fake Chanel Bag

"Looks fake to me," the user commented.
Jessy Mendiola Claps Back at a Netizen Accusing Her of Buying a Fake Chanel Bag
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"Looks fake to me," the user commented.

Jessy Mendiola just debuted a stunning Chanel shoulder bag! On Wednesday, May 1, the actress shared an Instagram reel showcasing her latest luxury purchase. “Thank you for sourcing this gorgeous classic vintage piece @japanluxedirect,” she captioned the post, thanking the reseller who helped her find the coveted piece.

In the short clip, Jessy unveiled the most exquisite, vintage Chanel piece—a mini square classic flap in black caviar leather. 

LOOK: Jessy Mendiola Unveils Her Vintage Chanel Mini Flap Shoulder Bag, Netizens React

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Numerous netizens were captivated by Jessy’s new arm candy, swiftly showering her post with positive comments. “The only bag I dream of having,” one user expressed.

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Jessy Mendiola Claps Back at Netizen Accusing Her of Buying a Counterfeit Chanel Bag

Despite the string of positive comments, one user seemed skeptical of her latest luxury acquisition. "Looks fake to me. Bought from HK?" they wrote.

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Jessy, however, gracefully addressed the netizen's remark."It was authenticated by a sales associate who checked the item’s serial code in Chanel’s system.  No need to hate and spread negativity," she replied. 

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Jessy's vintage Chanel piece was sourced by Ann Beltran-Shimomura, a Tokyo-based personal shopper. Her verified Instagram shop, @japanluxedirect, has over 8,000 followers, including the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Michelle Dee, and Marian Rivera.

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Upon encountering the netizen's remark, Ann also confidently affirmed her legitimacy. "Dear, I'm from Japan. Every shop here has [its] own in-house professional authenticators. We don't sell fake items here 'cos bawal. They would close down your shop if caught," she explained. 

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SHOP: Jessy Mendiola’s Vintage Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Shoulder Bag

In case you're curious about Jessy's vintage Chanel piece, we found an identical bag on resale. The boxy mini shoulder bag features the French luxury house's signature diamond quilting and CC turn-lock closure in silver-tone hardware. 

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2003 mini square Classic Flap shoulder bag, $11,553 (approximately P665,758.95), CHANEL, farfetch.com*

*Note: The mentioned price in this article has been sourced from authorized resellers and not directly from the brand's official website. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is important to note that prices may vary depending on the reseller and the region. We encourage readers to visit the official brand website or consult authorized resellers for the most up-to-date pricing information.

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