Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
You won’t believe what a viral video with 2.3M views just claimed I said... because I didn’t say it. My name’s being used as “proof” for some pretty wild luxury bag claims—like Hermès Birkins costing $600 or that 80% of luxury goods are made in China. Let me be clear: I never said either of those things. But someone twisted my words to fit a narrative that’s racking up views and spreading misinformation fast.
In this video, I break it all down—what was actually said, what was taken out of context, and why this kind of viral misinformation matters. From fake Birkins to misleading stats, I’m setting the record straight. If you care about the truth behind luxury, craftsmanship, and the power (and danger) of social media, this one’s worth watching through to the end.
TITLE: Exposing the Lies Behind That Viral Luxury Video
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Why is this viral video using me as proof for false luxury claims?
0:20 – Are 80% of French luxury bags made in China—and does a real Birkin only cost $600 to make?
0:36 - What’s the real danger of viral misinformation on social media?
01:01 - Did Tanner ever say luxury bags are made in China?
01:19 - Was the "$1,400 Birkin" actually a fake?
01:36 - How did a comment about fake Birkins get twisted into a $600 claim?
01:40 - Why the 80% luxury bags made in China claim doesn't make sense
01:50 - Why are creators twisting facts for views and profit?
02:23 - Did Tanner give luxury brands a "free pass"?
02:39 - Are luxury bags ever worth $38,000?
02:52 - When is Tanner Leatherstein's real Birkin dissection video coming?
03:00 - What proof would support the “80% made in China” claim?
03:37 - Does Tanner respect Chinese craftsmanship?
03:53 - Why shouldn’t China waste its talent on counterfeits?
04:07 - Will Tanner make high-end leather products in China?
04:31 - Has social media helped or hurt how we learn about luxury?
04:41 - Outro
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#factcheck #fakenews #chinaexposed #tradewartiktok #tariffs #tannerleatherstein
You won’t believe what a viral video with 2.3M views just claimed I said... because I didn’t say it. My name’s being used as “proof” for some pretty wild luxury bag claims—like Hermès Birkins costing $600 or that 80% of luxury goods are made in China. Let me be clear: I never said either of those things. But someone twisted my words to fit a narrative that’s racking up views and spreading misinformation fast.
In this video, I break it all down—what was actually said, what was taken out of context, and why this kind of viral misinformation matters. From fake Birkins to misleading stats, I’m setting the record straight. If you care about the truth behind luxury, craftsmanship, and the power (and danger) of social media, this one’s worth watching through to the end.
TITLE: Exposing the Lies Behind That Viral Luxury Video
---
CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Why is this viral video using me as proof for false luxury claims?
0:20 – Are 80% of French luxury bags made in China—and does a real Birkin only cost $600 to make?
0:36 - What’s the real danger of viral misinformation on social media?
01:01 - Did Tanner ever say luxury bags are made in China?
01:19 - Was the "$1,400 Birkin" actually a fake?
01:36 - How did a comment about fake Birkins get twisted into a $600 claim?
01:40 - Why the 80% luxury bags made in China claim doesn't make sense
01:50 - Why are creators twisting facts for views and profit?
02:23 - Did Tanner give luxury brands a "free pass"?
02:39 - Are luxury bags ever worth $38,000?
02:52 - When is Tanner Leatherstein's real Birkin dissection video coming?
03:00 - What proof would support the “80% made in China” claim?
03:37 - Does Tanner respect Chinese craftsmanship?
03:53 - Why shouldn’t China waste its talent on counterfeits?
04:07 - Will Tanner make high-end leather products in China?
04:31 - Has social media helped or hurt how we learn about luxury?
04:41 - Outro
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#factcheck #fakenews #chinaexposed #tradewartiktok #tariffs #tannerleatherstein
