Woman makes Louis Vuitton count $84,050 cash, leaves without purchases
A Chinese woman, who felt belittled by staff at a Louis Vuitton store, returned to the luxury brand outlet in an unusual act of defiance. The incident underscores the criticism often faced by high-end stores for their perceived snobbish behavior. This event adds to the narrative of elitism that has been associated with such luxury brands as Louis Vuitton.
Unwelcoming experience at Louis Vuitton store sparks outrage
The woman shared her unpleasant experience on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu. Two months ago, she visited a Louis Vuitton store in the StarLight Place shopping center in Chongqing. Despite carrying a Hermes bag, another luxury brand, she was treated dismissively by the staff. Her queries were ignored and her requests for certain items were met with condescension and eye rolls.
Woman's complaint to Louis Vuitton headquarters ignored
Following the incident, the woman contacted Louis Vuitton's headquarters to lodge a complaint about her treatment. However, her grievances were met with silence as no one responded. This lack of response further fueled her anger and frustration toward the luxury brand. The woman decided not to let the matter rest and planned a unique form of retaliation against the store that had treated her poorly.
Woman returns to Louis Vuitton store with $84,050 in cash
Two months after the initial incident, the woman returned to the same Louis Vuitton store. This time, she brought along a bag containing 600,000 yuan ($84,050 or ₹68.50 lakh). Accompanied by her personal assistant and a friend, they browsed through items and showed interest in making purchases. The staff spent over two hours counting the large sum of cash presented by the woman.
Woman's cash revenge goes viral on social media
After the staff finished counting the money, the woman retrieved her cash and indicated that they no longer wished to proceed with the purchase and were leaving. Her story quickly gained traction on social media, with users applauding her unique act of defiance. One user commented, "This ending is so delightful. I have always wondered why these shop assistants are so arrogant." The incident has reignited discussions about elitism in luxury brand stores worldwide.
