Charles and Keith

A few days ago, a 17-year-old living in Singapore went viral after she was mocked by some users after uploading a video on the TikTok where she thanked her.

[News3 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/the-amount-doesnt-make-sense-30-cars-in-klang-fined-rm1000-for-parking-offences/) [News3 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/cabinet-ministers-will-meet-next-week-to-set-kpis/) [News3 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/teenage-orang-asli-boy-in-kuala-lipis-dies-from-being-trampled-by-a-wild-elephant-in-an-attack/) [News3 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/sports-ministrys-big-screen-programme-has-been-expanded-to-25-locations-for-tonights-match/) [News2 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/american-group-who-broke-in-climbed-merdeka-118-arrested-charged/) [News2 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/if-i-become-umno-president-we-will-continue-supporting-unity-govt-anwar-as-pm/)

Charles & Keith reached out to Zoe after seeing her TikTok clip explaining her family's financial situation and shutting down haters in the process who reacted ...

Charles & Keith was founded by siblings Charles and Keith Wong in 1996. Charles & Keith reached out to Zoe after seeing her TikTok clip explaining her family's financial situation and shutting down haters in the process who reacted negatively to her original video. This was followed by a tour of the Charles & Keith Singapore headquarters on Thursday. [for saying Charles & Keith constituted “luxury”](https://mothership.sg/2023/01/teen-shamed-charles-keith-luxury/), met the brand's founders, brothers Charles and Keith Wong. [invited Zoe Gabriel and her father to lunch](https://mothership.sg/2023/01/teen-tiktok-charles-keith-founders-invite-lunch/) on Wednesday, Jan. This was after Charles & Keith

The 17-year-old's impassioned response explaining her humble upbringing has highlighted Singapore's obsession with price tags and the need for better online ...

Zoe Gabriel, a 17-year-old TikToker based in Singapore, posted a tearful video addressing negative comments and sharing her background.

[In October, Insider reported that](https://www.insider.com/quenlin-blackwell-influencer-backlash-buying-couch-accidentally-2022-10) an influencer received backlash for saying she "accidentally" bought a couch for $100,000, later appearing to suggest the whole thing was a prank. They can't imagine what it is like for peers to grow up in a low-to-middle income background, much less poor." For me and my family it is a lot, and I'm so grateful that my dad was able to get me one. The video then cut to a clip of Gabriel unboxing her purchase and putting it over her shoulder. [In November, another influencer](https://www.insider.com/influencer-tara-lynn-harry-styles-tickets-backlash-2022-11) said she spent $10,000 on Harry Styles so she could be close to the stage, attracting criticism from commenters who said that level of spending would be beyond the means of many ordinary people. "Beautiful bag. I can't believe I got hate over a bag, that I was so excited to have." She filmed a response, explaining why she stood by her use of the term "luxury." [post](https://www.tiktok.com/@zohtaco/video/7186454028350409985?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1) from January 9, adding, "Remember to be kind and have compassion and have the best day ever." My family didn't have a lot. "Growing up, I did not have a lot. followed by a laughing emoji.

The brand invited Zoe Gabriel and her father to have lunch on Wednesday with its founders, brothers Charles and Keith Wong, who, “coming from humble beginnings, ...

She told ST via e-mail that her family moved to Singapore from the Philippines in 2010. We couldn’t buy things as simple as bread from BreadTalk… Other businesses are also plying her with gifts.

Zoe Gabriel, an influencer from Singapore, has responded to trolls who shamed her for saying that her $80 bag is "luxury" — and is getting the last laugh ...

Her parents deserve much credit and must be proud to have raised such a grounded, resilient young woman.” You’re gorgeous and the bag is gorgeous.” I’m so happy for you with your new bag,” someone penned in the comments section. He worked so hard for that money,” the social media influencer continued. To you, an $80 bag may not be a luxury.” My family didn’t have a lot,” she said.