Bling Empire: How Much Money Kane’s Shoe Collection Cost & Priciest Pairs

Netflix’s reality series about an ultra-rich group of Asian and Asian-American friends living in Los Angeles, Bling Empire, has more than its fair share of drama. The cast is charismatic, for sure – we simply cannot get enough of Queen Anna Shay. Beyond their drama and charisma, there is another reason to watch this cotton-candy show; the couture. Oh yes. The couture is everywhere. Christine Chiu, wife of celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Gabriel Chiu, is a self-proclaimed “couture collector.” Anna Shay’s closet looks more like a runway of Piaget, Boucheron, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Baccarat, and all the rest. Jaime Xie, the youngest of the group and daughter of iconic tech billionaire, Ken Xie, is a fashion influencer whose Instagram puts the pages of any fashion magazine to shame. But then there’s a special collection that really takes your breath away: Kane Lim’s shoes.

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At just 30 years old, Kane is a proud Singaporean. Though he is the heir to an über wealthy papa’s fortunes, he never rested on his father’s riches. His father raised Kane to be humble and work hard. When he was seventeen, Kane asked his father for a small loan to make his own investment. Within two months his investment had made paid off and he was able to pay back his father in full. By 20, Kane had made his first million. Now he’s running a robust portfolio of investments which includes plenty of big real estate deals in Los Angeles.

But the young investment wiz is more than business. He loves to shop. On the show, Kane gives his trademark advice, “Just go shopping. That’s the best therapy.” However, he does like to shop for one thing more than the others, and that’s shoes. Walking into Kane’s apartment, it’s impossible to miss the full wall of designer shoes displayed like some kind of FootLocker meets Museum of Modern Art in his living room. Organized by celebrity wardrobe organizer, Linda Koopersmith, each shelf lit up with LED lights, the shoes are featured in a blue-ish-purple aura that serves to enhance their appeal. From every designer you could imagine, Kane often purchases the same pair in every color available. In a 2018 interview with The New Paper, Kane explains, “I have walked into a designer shoe store and said, ‘I’ll take one pair of everything you have in every color, I’ll take it all.” He’s been collecting his footwear for a long time. He bought his very first pair of Christian Louboutin shoes (black studded loafers) in 2011 for $1,500. Today, estimates of his over 300 pairs tally up to over $300,000.

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As for his most expensive pair, it’s a tough call to make. In 2015, Kane sold a selection of his used and brand new collection of shoes and bags, and jewelry at a deep discount at the Singapore Red Cross International Bazaar. In an interview with The New Paper to promote this charitable event, it was reported that some of the shoes in his collection were valued at $8k a pair. Six years, a hit reality series, and an impressive investment portfolio later? We can only imagine how much the most expensive pair is now. But don’t judge Kane for his rich taste in shoes too quickly. He is deeply devoted to his charity work as well as Buddhism. He takes his faith seriously, gave up smoking, and even became a vegetarian three years ago. Vegetarian, not vegan – he loves his crocodile shoes!

Sources: Her World, The Straits Times, Bustle

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