Who says brands can’t take sides?
On Wednesday at LAX, Ariana Madix displayed her new pink luggage from Shay Mitchell’s purse line. While preparing to depart Los Angeles, the “Vanderpump Rules” star carried the Béis Large Check-In Roller ($328) and a matching Weekender Bag ($108) in the company’s new pastel hue. She wore a black parka with a pink skull on the back to match her luggage, which matched her attire.
The appearance follows when Katie Maloney, Madix’s business partner, reveals that Béis sent Madix its entire collection after Raquel Leviss was spotted carrying her weekender from the brand while visiting the property Madix shares with her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.
Leviss and Sandoval engaged in an affair behind Madix’s back for several months, which she discovered when she discovered intimate photographs, videos, and texts on the TomTom bar owner’s phone a month ago. Last week, Béis inserted himself into the discussion, joking that Leviss’ endorsement was not sponsored and adding, “We provide the bag, not the baggage.”
Leviss appeared to be in on the joke. She liked the brand’s Instagram post and accompanied the brand’s luggage to the airport. Although the two former companions share similar tastes in men and luggage, it does not appear that they will reconcile soon.
When asked at the airport what she thought of Leviss visiting her home while she was away filming a “Lifetime” movie, Madix responded, “I don’t know what she does.” However, a friend of Madix’s spoke against the cheaters, telling them to have some decency and stay out of her home.
Since news broke that her boyfriend of nearly a decade, Tom Sandoval, had a months-long affair with her best friend, Raquel Leviss, the “Vanderpump Rules” star has been showered with support from friends, admirers, and fellow celebrities.
Even Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand, Béis, weighed in on the “Scandoval” debate after Leviss was spotted carrying the brand’s Weekender Bag (\$108) while exiting the house. Sandoval and Madix still shared while Madix was out of town.
“PSA: THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST,” Béis wrote in the caption of an Instagram post featuring photos of Leviss carrying her weekend luggage. The Béis team further proves they are Team Ariana by presenting Madix with the merchandise.
Katie Maloney, a friend and business partner of Madix, appeared on Nick Viall’s podcast on Tuesday to discuss “Scandoval,” disclosing that Béis indeed sent Ariana the entire design collection after its viral Instagram post.