Gabriel addressed criticism on TikTok about her describing her $80 Charles & Keith bag as a luxury item in another video. In her response, she shared the challenges her family faced while growing up and, emotionally responding to a specific troll, emphasized that their comment reflected ignorance due to their wealth. She expressed gratitude for her father’s hard work in affording the bag, stating:
“To you, an $80 bag may not be a luxury. For me and my family, it is a lot, and I’m so grateful that my dad was able to get me one. He worked so hard for that money.”
Gabriel concluded by expressing disbelief at the negativity surrounding her excitement over the bag and captioned the video:
“Replying to @cressy I am so happy and grateful for you, that you can consider Charles and Keith not a luxury. also btw if you google it, lots of sources do classify them as a luxury brand. so.”
Her response gained widespread support worldwide, with thousands of people rallying behind her. Some offered words of comfort, while others tagged the Charles & Keith TikTok account, urging them to take action.
Remarkably, the fashion brand responded, with founders Charles and Keith Wong inviting Gabriel for lunch. She toured the company’s headquarters with her dad, sharing the experience on social media. In a surprising turn of events, the fashion brand gifted Gabriel customized bags and vouchers, making her a model for their brand. On March 4, 2023, Charles & Keith shared a photo of Gabriel modeling one of their designs, announcing her as their community ambassador. Since then, Gabriel’s life has taken a positive turn, becoming a shining example of the importance of humility
