After facing accusations of flaunting fake designer bags in their Christmas haul TikTok videos, sisters Kylan and Izzy Darnell responded with a new video showcasing a second round of even more extravagant gifts. The original videos, posted on Christmas Day, featured the sisters unwrapping luxury presents from their parents, including designer handbags that quickly drew skepticism from commenters. Users questioned the authenticity of the items, with some demanding receipts and even comparing Izzy’s bag to one from Walmart.
Izzy, 18, initially addressed the criticism in a three-minute video on December 27th, expressing frustration over the negativity directed towards gifts from her hard-working parents. She defended her gratitude and called out the online bullying attempting to taint her holiday joy. In a since-deleted video, Kylan, 20, seemingly acknowledged that some of her designer items were indeed replicas, explaining that she was raised to appreciate any gift and didn’t intend to offend anyone. She implied owning both real and fake designer goods was common practice.
Fueled by the online backlash, the sisters’ parents then purchased a second haul of gifts, which the sisters revealed in a subsequent video on December 28th. Izzy explained that her parents felt bad about the negative comments and decided to buy them all new items, including replacements for the questioned handbags. This time, Kylan presented what appeared to be a legitimate digital receipt from the luxury online retailer FWRD.
Beyond the handbags, the new haul included even more extravagant gifts. The sisters excitedly revealed they had also received breast augmentations and a nose job, triumphantly telling critics to “silence yourselves.” They then unwrapped three additional gifts: a Louis Vuitton bag and a Chanel bag, both purchased from FWRD. While initially hesitant to share receipts, Kylan emphasized that they decided to do so only because of the persistent demands from commenters.
The video concluded with the sisters expressing gratitude to both their critics and supporters. Kylan thanked everyone for their attention, acknowledging that the controversy had amplified their platform. They wished everyone a happy holiday season and signed off. The saga highlights the ongoing debate surrounding authenticity in the online world and the pressures faced by young influencers to maintain a certain image.
