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From caps to Gucci: Sarah Langa celebrates her MBA with a luxurious shopping spree
Sarah Langa rewards herself with high-end items after graduating with an MBA and dealing with academic stress. Image: Instagram Luxury lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur Sarah Langa celebrated a significant achievement on July 15, when she graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Witwatersrand (Wits). 'I'm a three-time Wits graduate and social media personality. Today is a very special day for me, being a Witsie for life, 14 years being on this campus. Today is the day I finally get my qualification. It's been so exciting,' she said in a heartfelt video. This achievement is just the latest in a string of academic successes for Langa, who already holds four qualifications, including a BA in Psychology and Marketing, a postgraduate diploma in Business, and a degree from the British Academy of Interior Design. As a reward for her hard work, the beauty-with-brains treated herself to a Gucci shopping spree, which she shared on her TikTok. 'A gift to myself for my graduation from @Gucci for every year I tested my mental health in the name of academic excellence,' she captioned the video. In the clip, she shared that the luxury items were a token of appreciation for the years of academic stress she endured, saying it was a gift for every year of 'torture' she put herself through. Despite possibly going overboard, Langa believes the reward was worth it. Among the luxurious gifts she gifted herself are the Gucci Nara sneakers with a detachable anklet belt, perfect for running errands in comfort. She also picked up a bold Gucci blazer with the brand's iconic monogram, saying, 'Now we are all about business. Your girl has an MBA, so we gotta step it up.' The blazer will be a stylish addition to her 'working woman' closet. Another standout item is a pair of burgundy pumps featuring three leather straps, which she loves for their modern mash-up design. However, the real showstopper is a rare black leather Gucci bag that was the last one remaining in South Africa, which she feels was waiting for her. She shared that she's wanted the stylish bag before but did not have enough money to get it and decided to wait it out. The bag comes with a detachable gold strap, allowing her to style it with various looks, from beachy to elegant to casual denim ensembles. The four-time graduate is excited to experiment with different styles and make the bag a versatile addition to her wardrobe. Langa's recent splurge on Gucci goodies isn't an isolated incident. Fellow beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase recently shared with 'News24' that her two Hermès Birkin bags, valued at around R1 million combined, are a three-year wait investment. She recently took to Instagram, flaunting her latest luxurious purchase in style at the Don Julio Tequila celebration day. In May, Ndamase took to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to shop for high-end luxury brands, and two of the items she spoiled herself with were the two Birkin bags under her belt.
Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Erling Haaland treats girlfriend Isabel Haugseng to a £330,000 Hermes Himalaya Birkin handbag on their lavish summer holiday
Erling Haaland has treated his girlfriend to an ultra-rare £330,000 handbag that can only be purchased via auction. His partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, took to Instagram to upload pictures of her holding a diamond-encrusted Hermès Birkin 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile handbag on Wednesday. The item from the world-renowned fashion house is not available to buy via its online retail site - instead being advertised for that price at auctioneer Madison Avenue Couture. In her posts on the social media platform, Isabel can be seen sporting a long orange dress to go with the designer handbag. A video in the sequence shows her filming clear blue skies and equally crystal seas in an unknown location aboard a boat. She can also be seen in a group shot with the Manchester City striker and his brother Astor as the group were seen smiling for a photo. Isabel, who is a footballer herself, is believed to have met Haaland at the youth academy at Norwegian side Bryne, who they both played for. They started dating when he was at Borussia Dortmund, with Isabel making frequent trips to visit him. Haaland joined Bryne at the age of five and spent more than 10 years with the Norwegian side before later having spells at RB Salzburg, Dortmund and Man City. Despite previously having no social media presence herself, Isabel has amassed over 100,000 followers since opening her own Instagram account in November last year. She had initially kept a low profile on the account, uploading pictures of homemade recipes. However, Isabel has posted several pictures of her and Haaland together following the conclusion of the Club World Cup. The Citizens striker has been enjoying some well-earned time off after a gruelling campaign which was extended due to the tournament in the United States. As a result, Pep Guardiola's side will only have one pre-season friendly - against Palermo on August 9 - before their Premier League opener a week later which sees them visit Wolves.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Original Hermès Birkin Bag Fetches $10.1 Million at Paris Auction
After 10 minutes of frenzied bidding in Paris on Thursday, Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby's in Paris, shattering the previous record by nearly 20 times. Sotheby's said the sale 'establishes new benchmarks for the most valuable fashion item sold at auction in Europe, and the most valuable luxury item ever sold at Sotheby's Paris.' More from WWD Ben Ahlers on 'The Gilded Age,' Being a Meme and His Journey From Iowa to HBO Stardom At Wimbledon, Fashion Matters Just Much as Tennis How Jane Birkin Helped Design Hermès' Most Popular Handbag: Her Inspiration, Royalties and the $10 Million Bag The opening bid was 1 million euros, prompting gasps in the room and sparking an 'electrifying' bidding battle between nine collectors, according to Sotheby's, which fielded bids from within the room, online and over the phone. 'In the end, the handbag that changed fashion history was met with applause as it sold to a private collector from Japan, bidding via telephone through Maiko Ichikawa, country head of Sotheby's Japan.' Billed as 'one of the most iconic fashion items ever created,' the all-black leather Birkin prototype commissioned in 1984 spawned one of the world's most recognizable and coveted handbag styles, and turned Birkin, a British actress and singer, from a style icon into a household name. In the run-up to Thursday's sale, thousands of people attended exhibitions of the handbag in Paris and Hong Kong, and 270 participants from 38 countries registered for Thursday's 'Fashion Icons' auction, with the Birkin bag the star lot. Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, said the record-breaking sale price 'is a startling demonstration of the power of a legend and its capacity to ignite the passion and desire of collectors seeking exceptional items with unique provenance.' She also lauded 'the enduring spirit and appeal of its muse, Jane Birkin.' Sotheby's noted that the previous auction record for a handbag was a White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Retourne Kelly 28, which fetched $513,040 in 2021, while the current auction record for any fashion item is a pair of ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz,' which sold for $32.5 million last year. Best of WWD Why Tennis Players Wear All White at Wimbledon: The Championships' Historic Dress Code Explained Kate Middleton's Looks at Trooping the Colour Through the Years [PHOTOS] Young Brooke Shields' Style Evolution, Archive Photos: From Runway Modeling & Red Carpets to Meeting Princess Diana Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
With $10 million, you can buy a private island… or this handbag
With $10 million, you can buy a private island... or this handbag This week, the original Hermès Birkin handbag, made for and owned by its namesake Jane Birkin, sold at auction for $10 million USD. Here are six other things that kind of money can buy you. 00:38 - Source: CNN Automated CNN Shorts 11 videos With $10 million, you can buy a private island... or this handbag This week, the original Hermès Birkin handbag, made for and owned by its namesake Jane Birkin, sold at auction for $10 million USD. Here are six other things that kind of money can buy you. 00:38 - Source: CNN Key evidence prosecutors allege in the case against a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife The trial of Aurora, Colorado dentist James Craig accused of fatally poisoning his wife Angela's protein shakes begins this week. CNN's Jean Casarez reports on the allegations prosecutors have laid against him. 02:55 - Source: CNN Trump says interest in Epstein files is 'pretty boring stuff' President Donald Trump said he doesn't understand his supporters' continued interest in the Epstein files, calling it "boring," while also reiterating his call for anything 'credible' to be released. 00:56 - Source: CNN 'Firenado' forms during Utah blaze The Bureau of Land Management released video of a swirling vortex of wind and flames that formed during the Deer Creek Fire near Old La Sal, Utah. 00:41 - Source: CNN London theater group reimagines Jan 6 into democracy simulation game "Fight for America!" co-creator Christopher McElroen speaks with CNN's Audie Cornish about the immersive theater experience he says explores the events of January 6 and "the state of democracy" through gameplay. 01:25 - Source: CNN Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from choreographer's rental car in Atlanta Two laptops and hard drives containing watermarked and unreleased music by Beyoncé were stolen from her choreographer's rental car in Atlanta, according to police. 00:55 - Source: CNN Video shows machine gun fire near Gaza aid site A video from social media shows machine gun fire spraying the ground near an aid distribution site in southern Gaza as crowds of Palestinians lie on the ground for safety. Although the source of the gunfire is not seen in the video, multiple eyewitnesses say it shows the Israeli military opening fire on Palestinians as they waited for food on Saturday. In a statement, the IDF said, 'The details of the video are under review.' 01:02 - Source: CNN Supreme Court ruling will allow mass firings of Education Department employees The Supreme Court on Monday said President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports. 01:34 - Source: CNN US Citizen who spied on Ukraine awarded Russian passport Daniel Martindale, an American citizen, spied on the Ukrainian military for Moscow for two years in the region of Donetsk before the Kremlin awarded him a Russian passport on Tuesday, according to state media TASS. 00:41 - Source: CNN Trump's fight with MAGA base over Epstein explained President Trump is at odds with some of his own supporters over after his Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to release more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case. CNN's Erin Burnett explains the feud inside Trump's MAGA movement. 02:20 - Source: CNN
Business Journals
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
AI-driven disruption in luxury: How Brandville is redefining the designer resale market
Brandville Shop | Buy & Sell Preowned Luxury Bags is transforming how luxury handbags are sourced, priced, and sold. At the heart of its model is artificial intelligence, which powers a streamlined global sourcing strategy and positions the brand as a challenger to traditional resale giants in the U.S. market. In an industry historically limited by local inventory, consignment delays, and unclear pricing, Brandville offers a modern alternative. The company uses AI-powered tools to scan the international resale market in real time—analyzing pricing trends, demand patterns, and regional opportunities. This enables them to source the world's most sought-after luxury bags at competitive prices and bring them directly to their global customer base. But Brandville 's innovation goes beyond sourcing efficiency—it's about democratizing access. By using data to buy smarter and faster, the brand is able to offer authentic, pre-owned designer pieces at prices often up to 30% lower than those on traditional resale platforms. This shift is attracting attention from consumers and industry insiders alike, positioning Brandville as a rising force in luxury resale. expand Unlike platforms that rely heavily on peer-to-peer listings or individual consignors, Brandville works directly with a global network of vetted suppliers, boutiques, professional resellers, and collectors. This gives them access to a dynamic and curated inventory that includes everything from vintage Chanel flap bags and rare Hermès Kellys to limited-edition Dior pieces and current-season Prada and Gucci styles. 'Our AI tools allow us to compare prices across continents in real time,' says a Brandville spokesperson. 'If a Hermès Birkin is undervalued in Italy or a Chanel Boy Bag is more accessible in Japan, we'll find it—and bring it to our customers before anyone else does.' This smart sourcing model allows Brandville to take advantage of price differences across markets. For instance, a Louis Vuitton bag could be 20–25% less expensive in Tokyo than on a resale site in New York. By identifying these gaps, Brandville delivers more value—without compromising on authenticity or quality. Equally important is the company's commitment to sustainability. By extending the lifecycle of luxury goods and focusing exclusively on pre-owned items, Brandville supports circular fashion while offering consumers the timeless appeal of designer style. Every item is professionally authenticated and inspected for quality before it's listed or shipped. Founded over six years ago and headquartered in Europe, Brandville operates physical stores in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Tirana, Albania, and serves clients worldwide through its online platform. With over 5,000 items in rotation and long-standing supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, the company is scaling rapidly. Brandville 's background in wholesale sets it apart from most competitors. Initially established as a supplier to boutiques and resellers, the company now offers the same inventory directly to individual shoppers—creating a more transparent and cost-effective buying experience. The company also manages its logistics in-house, ensuring direct and timely delivery to customers. This end-to-end control means faster shipping, better quality assurance, and a smoother purchasing journey overall. expand Each item is authentic, pre-owned, and carefully inspected before shipping. With direct access to trusted suppliers and private collectors around the world, Brandville brings exclusive deals straight to your doorstep. 'Our goal is simple,' says a company spokesperson. 'We want to give U.S. shoppers the same access and pricing we've offered to professional buyers for years.' As the resale market continues to expand, Brandville 's AI-first infrastructure and global sourcing model position it as a future-facing player in the luxury space. While still growing, the brand is already earning comparisons to larger U.S. platforms—thanks to its smart pricing, curated inventory, and tech-powered efficiency. In today's post-pandemic retail landscape, where shoppers demand both value and convenience, Brandville is delivering on both fronts. The result: access to rare, iconic designer pieces—sourced intelligently, priced competitively, and shipped globally.
