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Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Kim Lim threatens legal action after fake buyer vanishes with designer bag after live-stream sale
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim sold many of her luxury bags in a sale that has attracted resellers and even fraud. One woman reportedly posed as a buyer to pick up a bag she did not purchase. Jan Lee The Straits Times May 18, 2025 What is a bag from the personal collection of billionaire heiress Kim Lim worth? The risk of arrest, it seems, at least for one person. The 33-year-old daughter of tycoon Peter Lim recently cleared out her designer wardrobe over live stream on Instagram, putting many of her almost-new luxury bags on sale and channelling proceeds to charity. With items from brands such as Chanel and Dior going for prices much lower than retail, the sale attracted more than 15,000 viewers, many eager buyers, and perhaps some fraudulent behaviour too. Lim held two days of live-stream sales on May 13 and 15. On May 17, the account she used to conduct the sale (@kimlimstuff) posted an Instagram Story which said a woman with long curly hair dressed in a blue T-shirt and light-coloured denim jeans had posed as a buyer to pick up a bag at around 7.30pm on May 16. The post did not specify which bag she took off with. It added: "We have obtained (your) appearance from the camera record. Please contact us and return (the bag) immediately. Otherwise, we will take legal action." The Straits Times understands a police report has been lodged. Aside from deception, the sale also attracted some hoping to make a quick buck. At one point in the sale, a buyer snagged the cult-favourite Chanel 22 Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin with Shearling bag for $6,900, listing it on reselling platform Carousell shortly after for $8,500. The listing said it was from the "Kim Lim collection". Influencer Xiaxue, who co-hosted the live-stream sale with Lim, blasted the move, saying: "At least wait for a while to sell... You haven't even got the bag with you, yet you went to list (it)." Lim later said on Instagram she was disappointed and would refund and block the buyer, warning that successful buyers should not attempt to resell the items or else "karma will hit you". She told magazine Her World that she felt "frustrated" by the resale listings as she had hoped the bags would go to buyers who genuinely wanted the items. She added that the sale was meant to declutter her home. She said in the interview: "I've reached a point where I feel like it just got too much, all my bags have to be cramped together and the Singapore weather also makes it very difficult to maintain their condition. My family has also been pushing me to get rid of my things so… I woke up one day and just decided that it's finally time to sell some of them. "A lot of my friends have been telling me that many people really want such bags, but their budget may be an issue, so I thought, why not share the love?" Some of the deals included a black Dior Saddle Bag, which typically retails at $6,400, going for $2,900. Lim also listed a Chanel Woven Chain Top Handle Vanity Bucket Bag at $4,500, a rare collector's item that she said she was tempted to keep for herself, as well as a Chanel Croissant Mini Black Lambskin bag for $5,200. Buyers who wanted to nab the items had to comment quickly to claim the bag they wanted. The first commenter would get the bag if they sent a WhatsApp message with payment proof within three minutes. Lim also offered every viewer three $100 vouchers for her businesses: Illumia Therapeutics, Papilla by Kim Lim and 198 Space. More than 10,000 people sent messages in the hope of getting the bags and vouchers, temporarily triggering WhatsApp to block the number due to high traffic. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Fake buyer steals billionaire heiress Kim Lim's second-hand luxury bag
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim sold many of her luxury bags in a sale that has attracted resellers and even fraud. One woman reportedly posed as a buyer to pick up a bag she did not purchase. PHOTOS: KIMLIMHL/INSTAGRAM SINGAPORE – What is a bag from the personal collection of billionaire heiress Kim Lim worth? The risk of arrest, it seems, at least for one person. The 33-year-old daughter of tycoon Peter Lim recently cleared out her designer wardrobe over live stream on Instagram, putting many of her almost-new luxury bags on sale and channelling proceeds to charity. With items from brands such as Chanel and Dior going for prices much lower than retail, the sale attracted more than 15,000 viewers, many eager buyers, and perhaps some fraudulent behaviour too. Lim held two days of live-stream sales on May 13 and 15. On May 17, the account she used to conduct the sale (@kimlimstuff) posted an Instagram Story which said a woman with long curly hair dressed in a blue T-shirt and light-coloured denim jeans had posed as a buyer to pick up a bag at around 7.30pm on May 16. The post did not specify which bag she took off with. It added: 'We have obtained (your) appearance from the camera record. Please contact us and return (the bag) immediately. Otherwise, we will take legal action.' Aside from deception, the sale also attracted some hoping to make a quick buck. At one point in the sale, a buyer snagged the cult-favourite Chanel 22 Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin with Shearling bag for $6,900, listing it on reselling platform Carousell shortly after for $8,500. The listing said it was from the 'Kim Lim collection'. Influencer Xiaxue, who co-hosted the live-stream sale with Lim, blasted the move, saying: 'At least wait for a while to sell... You haven't even got the bag with you, yet you went to list (it).' Lim later said on Instagram she was disappointed and would refund and block the buyer, warning that successful buyers should not attempt to resell the items or else 'karma will hit you'. She told magazine Her World that she felt 'frustrated' by the resale listings as she had hoped the bags would go to buyers who genuinely wanted the items. She added that the sale was meant to declutter her home. She said in the interview : 'I've reached a point where I feel like it just got too much, all my bags have to be cramped together and the Singapore weather also makes it very difficult to maintain their condition. My family has also been pushing me to get rid of my things so… I woke up one day and just decided that it's finally time to sell some of them. 'A lot of my friends have been telling me that many people really want such bags, but their budget may be an issue, so I thought, why not share the love?' Some of the deals included a black Dior Saddle Bag, which typically retails at $6,400, going for $2,900. Lim also listed a Chanel Woven Chain Top Handle Vanity Bucket Bag at $4,500, a rare collector's item that she said she was tempted to keep for herself, as well as a Chanel Croissant Mini Black Lambskin bag for $5,200. Buyers who wanted to nab the items had to act fast by commenting which bag they wanted. The first commenter would get the bag if they sent a WhatsApp message with payment proof within three minutes. Lim also offered every viewer three $100 vouchers for her businesses: Illumia Therapeutics, Papilla by Kim Lim and 198 Space. More than 10,000 people messaged to get bags and vouchers, temporarily triggering WhatsApp to block the number due to high traffic. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Heiress Kim Lim draws 16k viewers to her luxury handbag livestream sale, warns resellers: 'Karma will hit you'
Heiress Kim Lim draws 16k viewers to her luxury handbag livestream sale, warns resellers: 'Karma will hit you' Teo Yan Ting TNP May 16, 2025 When billionaire heiress and entrepreneur Kim Lim decided to clear out her designer wardrobe, she didn't just toss a few bags into the donation bin - she turned it into a full-blown social media spectacle. Hosting two back-to-back Instagram live streams on her new account, @kimlimstuff, the 33-year-old daughter of tycoon Peter Lim sold dozens of luxury handbags at jaw-dropping prices - and drew over 16,000 viewers in the process. Her reason? "Decluttering", not profit. "I let go at such good prices and lost a lot of money but if it can make someone else happy, and help me declutter, then okay - declutter." she later wrote on Instagram. Some of the deals were wild: a black Dior Saddle Bag, which typically retails at $6,400, was let go for just $2,900. Others included a Chanel Woven Chain Top Handle Vanity Bucket Bag, a rare collector's item, that Lim said she wanted to keep, and a Chanel Croissant Mini Black Lambskin bag for $5,200. The first stream on May 13 kicked off at 10pm and ran for nearly four hours, peaking at over 12,000 viewers. The second, held past midnight on May 15, drew an even bigger crowd, over 16,000, and ended at 4.15am with nearly 2,000 viewers still watching. Buyers had to act fast. To secure a bag, viewers had to comment quickly and send a WhatsApp message with payment proof within three minutes. And even those who didn't get a bag walked away with something. Lim offered every viewer three $100 vouchers for her businesses: Illumia Therapeutics, Papilla by Kim Lim and 198 Space. More than 10,000 people messaged in, temporarily triggering WhatsApp to block the number due to high traffic. And she wasn't alone in the spotlight. Lim roped in several familiar faces to help host the streams - including content creators Xiaxue, JianHao Tan and Jordus Bingjie. Her stepmother, former actress Cherie Lim, even made a surprise cameo, helping to model some of the handbags. However, the streams weren't without chaos - or controversy. Some viewers complained that hosts were giving priority to friends or popular followers. In response, Kim's team changed the selection process during the second stream, taking repeated bids and screenshots to determine the winner. Still, some weren't satisfied. "End of the day, nobody owes you the right to purchase a Chanel bag lah hor," Xiaxue said. She also called out viewers who were rude to backend staff over voucher claims. "You paid nothing??? Still keep scolding for what ah? Get free vouchers still so rude!" wrote Xiaxue. But perhaps the most explosive moment came when a buyer, who snagged the cult-favorite Chanel 22 Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin with Shearling bag for $6,900, listed it online shortly after for $8,500. The listing even bragged that it was from the "Kim Lim collection". Kim's team noticed. Xiaxue blasted the move, saying: "At least wait for a while to sell lah… You haven't even got the bag with you, yet you went to list [it]." Lim herself said she was disappointed and would refund and block the buyer, warning that successful buyers should not attempt to resell or else "karma will hit you". Other quirky moments included Lim selling two bags of "air" for $88 as part of a dare, later offering gifts to the buyers as a light-hearted gesture. Despite the drama, Lim remained generous and upbeat. "Thank you for your support - 15K viewers! We have more great deals coming," she wrote on Instagram. Love her or not, Kim Lim might have just become Singapore's next unlikely livestream queen - one luxury bag at a time. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
New Paper
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim 'declutters' with viral luxury bag sale, sparks drama
When billionaire heiress and entrepreneur Kim Lim decided to clear out her designer wardrobe, she didn't just toss a few bags into the donation bin - she turned it into a full-blown social media spectacle. Hosting two back-to-back Instagram live streams on her new account, @kimlimstuff, the 33-year-old daughter of tycoon Peter Lim sold dozens of luxury handbags at jaw-dropping prices - and drew over 16,000 viewers in the process. Her reason? "Decluttering", not profit. "I let go at such good prices and lost a lot of money but if it can make someone else happy, and help me declutter, then okay - declutter." she later wrote on Instagram. Some of the deals were wild: a black Dior Saddle Bag, which typically retails at $6,400, was let go for just $2,900. Others included a Chanel Woven Chain Top Handle Vanity Bucket Bag, a rare collector's item, that Lim said she wanted to keep, and a Chanel Croissant Mini Black Lambskin bag for $5,200. The first stream on May 13 kicked off at 10pm and ran for nearly four hours, peaking at over 12,000 viewers. The second, held past midnight on May 15, drew an even bigger crowd, over 16,000, and ended at 4.15am with nearly 2,000 viewers still watching. Buyers had to act fast. To secure a bag, viewers had to comment quickly and send a WhatsApp message with payment proof within three minutes. And even those who didn't get a bag walked away with something. Lim offered every viewer three $100 vouchers for her businesses: Illumia Therapeutics, Papilla by Kim Lim and 198 Space. More than 10,000 people messaged in, temporarily triggering WhatsApp to block the number due to high traffic. And she wasn't alone in the spotlight. Lim roped in several familiar faces to help host the streams - including content creators Xiaxue, JianHao Tan and Jordus Bingjie. Her stepmother, former actress Cherie Lim, even made a surprise cameo, helping to model some of the handbags. However, the streams weren't without chaos - or controversy. Some viewers complained that hosts were giving priority to friends or popular followers. In response, Kim's team changed the selection process during the second stream, taking repeated bids and screenshots to determine the winner. Still, some weren't satisfied. "End of the day, nobody owes you the right to purchase a Chanel bag lah hor," Xiaxue said. She also called out viewers who were rude to backend staff over voucher claims. "You paid nothing??? Still keep scolding for what ah? Get free vouchers still so rude!" wrote Xiaxue. But perhaps the most explosive moment came when a buyer, who snagged the cult-favorite Chanel 22 Chain Hobo Quilted Lambskin with Shearling bag for $6,900, listed it online shortly after for $8,500. The listing even bragged that it was from the "Kim Lim collection". Kim's team noticed. Xiaxue blasted the move, saying: "At least wait for a while to sell lah… You haven't even got the bag with you, yet you went to list [it]." Lim herself said she was disappointed and would refund and block the buyer, warning that successful buyers should not attempt to resell or else "karma will hit you". Other quirky moments included Lim selling two bags of "air" for $88 as part of a dare, later offering gifts to the buyers as a light-hearted gesture. Despite the drama, Lim remained generous and upbeat. "Thank you for your support - 15K viewers! We have more great deals coming," she wrote on Instagram. Love her or not, Kim Lim might have just become Singapore's next unlikely livestream queen - one luxury bag at a time.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Have I unearthed a £1,000 Dior saddle handbag for £10 at a car boot sale? DAN HATFIELD replies
A few friends and I regularly attend a car boot in an affluent area of the country (I'm not saying exactly where because we found some treasures and I don't want others to twig). A while back, I found this bag being sold for £10. When I got home and examined it properly, I found out it was potentially a Dior saddle handbag. Unfortunately, the strap broke recently - I roughly packed it when moving house. How much is it worth and should I spend some money to fix the strap? Nicola, via email. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR MODERN TREASURE VALUED BY DAN Dan Hatfield, resident This is Money expert valuer, replies: The British car boot season is now in full swing, and it always puts a huge smile on my face to hear about the bargains people manage to unearth. There's something gloriously unpretentious about rummaging through boot loads of bric-a-brac hoping to find buried treasure, nestled between George Foreman grills and a dubious stack of Now That's What I Call Music CDs. I adore a car boot and can spend hours strolling up and down looking for valuables. I don't even care my clothes end up stinking of friend onions from the burger van, in fact I often indulge in a quarter pounder (or two). You're absolutely on the money when it comes to attending car boots in affluent areas, this is one of my golden tips to car boot successfully. Trust me, posh postcodes are where the real gems can be found. I've secured vintage Gucci, early Westwood, and once, a Rolex. Seriously. All for less than a family lunch on the high street. Before I go completely off-piste and start waxing lyrical about my own finds, let me encourage you to do the same. Car boots aren't just a brilliant way to pick up bargains, they're also the beating heart of a more circular society where we reuse, repurpose, and recycle. Now let me climb down from my sustainably sourced soapbox and indulge in some early 2000s nostalgia, because nothing screams the noughties quite like this bag. The Dior Saddle Bag is fashion royalty. A relic of Y2K fabulousness, it conjures up images of Britney and Justin in double denim at the American Music Awards, Sarah Jessica Parker tottering around Manhattan, and Paris Hilton with a teacup chihuahua under one arm and this bag slung over the other. Designed by the infamously theatrical John Galliano during his reign at Dior, the Saddle Bag made its debut in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. Galliano, never one to shy away from drama, took inspiration from equestrian saddles, mixing the silhouette with streetwear influences. The result is a handbag that looks like it belongs on both a catwalk and in Texas, which somehow, works. The version you've found is crafted from denim, a textile that was very much in vogue during the early 2000s. It is not one of the more common monogram canvas versions, but something rarer. However, your bag has had a rough ride recently and it shows. You mentioned that the strap broke during a house move and you would have to pay to have this fixed if you wanted to achieve the most money for this item. In its current, strap-challenged condition, your Dior Saddle Bag could easily fetch between £400 and £600 in today's vintage market. There's a fierce appetite among collectors for original Galliano-era pieces, particularly denim styles. Yours ticks all the boxes: early 2000s, rare material, cult status, and nostalgia value by the bucketload. But let's talk upgrades. If you're willing to invest £100 to £200 into a professional repair (and I stress professional — this is not a job for your local cobbler with a staple gun), that number could jump dramatically. A fully restored, authenticated Dior denim Saddle Bag can sell for upwards of £1,000. I would suggest taking it to a reputable luxury reseller like This Old Thing London who can advise on the repair needed and potentially find you a buyer. You wouldn't have to wait long to sell your bag either. Since 2018, when Dior's current creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri revived the Saddle Bag and paraded it back into the fashion mainstream, demand has skyrocketed. Everyone from Bella Hadid to Rihanna has been spotted carrying one and as always, that kind of celebrity endorsement sends vintage prices soaring. Do you really want to sell this bag though? You plucked it from obscurity in a car park somewhere in leafy suburbia and could give it a whole new lease of life yourself. In the end, whether you sell it, sling it over your shoulder, or display it on a shelf as a piece fashion history, one thing's certain, your tenner went a very, very long way. I am so delighted to see others jump on the car boot hype. They truly are a British institution and there is treasure to be found in other people's trash. I hope your next Sunday stroll will be as fruitful as this find but please, do be a little more careful when you pack up your valuable items. Send in your Modern Treasures Dan Hatfield is This Morning's money-making expert and resident pawnbroker. He is an international specialist in antiques, jewellery, diamonds and collectibles. Dan's first non-fiction book, Money Maker: Unlock Your Money Making Potential (£16.99, published by Hodder Catalyst) is available now. This is Money's Modern Treasures column is after your items and collections for valuations. Please send in as much information as possible, including photographs, to: editor@ with the email subject line: Modern Treasures We're after post-War items only please and we may contact you for further information. Dan will do his best to reply to your message in his bi-weekly column, but he won't be able to answer everyone or correspond privately with readers. Nothing in his replies constitutes regulated financial advice. Published questions are sometimes edited for brevity or other reasons. As with anything, if you are looking to sell items and collections, it is wise to get a second and third opinion - not just rely on Dan's suggestions.
