The RealReal, a luxury consignment site, has addressed the controversy sparked by Kylan Darnell’s Christmas haul. In a TikTok comment, the brand stated, “We’ve reached out to the Darnells directly to clear up any confusion. Stay tuned!” This response came after Darnell claimed her mother bought fake luxury goods from The RealReal, which is known for selling only authenticated items.
Kylan Darnell, the 20-year-old TikTok star, faced a viral controversy after sharing her luxurious Christmas gifts. In a TikTok video posted on December 27, Darnell admitted some of her designer items were real, while others were fake. She said, “I didn’t know that would be that big of an issue.” Darnell explained that her college friends also had a mix of real and fake luxury items, which she thought was normal.
On Christmas Day, December 25, Darnell and her sister Izzy shared individual videos showcasing designer gifts like Chanel and Dior handbags and shoes. After the videos were posted, many social media users accused them of receiving fake items. This prompted Darnell to respond on TikTok, stating she didn’t think it would be such a big deal and emphasizing that her mother gave both real and fake gifts, which she considered typical.
In her video, Darnell made it clear she would never demand proof of authenticity for her gifts. She emphasized, “I would never do that to somebody.” Her reaction came from a place of gratitude, where she would always appreciate her gifts regardless of their authenticity. Darnell shared that some ultra-wealthy individuals don’t care about whether their items are real or fake, which led her to believe there was no issue with sharing her haul online.
Darnell also pushed back against rumors questioning her family’s financial situation. She pointed out how some of the accusations were exaggerated and far-fetched. Despite the backlash, she remained confident, stating, “The more hate I get, the more money I make,” and jokingly encouraged critics to “keep hating” as it might fund her next luxury purchase.
To further clear up the controversy, Darnell and her sister re-shared their holiday haul on December 28. This time, they provided proof of authenticity for some items. Darnell humorously said, “We have to show the tags otherwise you guys will clock us.” She held up a Louis Vuitton handbag that was purchased secondhand from Forward, a resale website for luxury goods, to validate the authenticity of at least some of the gifts.
