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- Social Media Calls Lauren Sánchez ‘Absurd’ As She Steps Out Carrying A ‘Coffee Cup’ Handbag Worth Over $5K: ‘Such A Waste’ (shefinds.com)
Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is facing online criticism once again, this time for her choice of handbag. The broadcaster, who is set to marry Bezos in June, was recently photographed carrying Balenciaga’s “9AM Coffee Cup” clutch. The bag, which retails for $5,750, has previously drawn criticism for its impracticality and high price tag.
Sánchez’s choice sparked a wave of comments on social media. Many criticized the extravagance of the purchase, particularly in light of current economic struggles.
Instagram users called the bag “ridiculous,” “absurd,” and a “waste of money,” with some questioning Sánchez’s awareness of the struggles faced by many. Similar sentiments were echoed in comments on other news articles, where readers labeled the bag “stupid” and questioned whether it was a gift from Bezos.
Some commenters also pointed out the irony of such a purchase, suggesting that the extremely wealthy often resort to buying frivolous items simply because they can.