Real Housewives of Durban star Maria has responded to allegations that she borrows designer looks.
Reality star and businesswoman has come under fire many times now for her fashion looks and has also been accused of “scamming” students in a 2015 make-up artistry class.
She was called out by Durban influencer Naliyani Uma who accused her of “stealing” her designer jewellery and sunglasses. Maria reported wore them throughout season four of the “Real Housewives of Durban” show.
The model wrote, “You crook…When did I give you permission to use my property to portray a lifestyle that isn’t yours?”
“My accessories you wore were easily 50k… definitely out of your budget and income bracket.”
She continued to post, “Your budget was 20k for this season. (You wanted me to style you). I know this because you said this to my face and your gusband [stylist Neil Ramautar] – and we both laughed at you”.
Neil replied Naliyani saying that the she left her items at his home and he “borrowed” them to style Maria.
Responding to the allegations, Maria wrote,
“This is a joke. I paid @neilramautar a small fortune to style me this season. I do not know where he gets items from, and as a client, I don’t care. Whatever issues this person has, she should take it up with Neil.”
She shared on her IG Story,
“I’ve been accused of faking a lifestyle. I’m humble. I don’t throw what I do or what I have in people’s faces.”
“Maybe I do fake a lifestyle that is below my means.”
“It is what it is. I cannot change public perception. People must do what they want to do.”
Maria Valaskatzis addresses the allegations made by Naliyani Uma.
Naliyani Uma accused Maria Valaskatzis of wearing her jewelry, R50 000 sunglasses and belt on the 4th season of the Real Housewives of Durban. pic.twitter.com/qG6D7VbNN9
— Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) April 27, 2024
