Neelofa promotes new bag collection, turns into internet meme

Malaysian actress and social media influencer Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (pictured) came under the spotlight again as a result of a promotion for her latest bag collection "Lofar by Sometime".Her Instagram post, which garnered 79,852 likes at the time of writing, showed Neelofa sitting on a couch with a red bag on her lap. While the picture was intended to promote the new bag, netizens however, were focused on her leather headwear which happened to resemble a bag.      View this post on Instagram          It's up and live now on @zaloramy and @zalora ! Shop the #LofarBySometime @sometime_byasiandesigners bag, the perfect addition to your wardrobe! Hurry and don't miss out! ✨A post shared by Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (@neelofa) on Aug 28, 2018 at 8:09pm PDTWhile some netizens praised her fashion style, some teased Neelofa for her leather headwear, asking her what was on her head. Others jokingly said to call the police as someone was using a bag on her head. Some even trolled her by posting pictures of themselves with bags on their heads.Apa beza saya dgn neelofa pic.twitter.com/ywveb6tfZl— السلام عليكم سمو (@androidgiler) September 25, 2018Who wore it better?pic.twitter.com/iyXtiumq7s— Drop Dead Broke Asian (@k2phat) September 25, 2018This is not the first time Neelofa made headlines for her fashion sense. Previously, the Malaysian social media influencer was under the spotlight for wearing 3D glasses to Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, saying she had forgotten to return the glasses after watching a movie.In July this year, Neelofa partnered with Starbucks for its “MY Cups of Kindness” campaign by assuming the role of a barista at Four Seasons Place. Neelofa also told followers that RM0.50 will be donated to a charity close to her heart, with every purchase of Starbucks’ new summer beverages. Among the list of brands that Neelofa has worked with include YES, AirAsia and OPPO. Meanwhile, she was also criticised in the past for launching her hijab collection at Zouk and promoting beauty supplement for infants on Instagram.Read also: Neelofa in the spotlight again after billboard ad takes jab at Zouk controversy Neelofa-Zouk controversy: A marketing stunt gone too far or just far enough? Neelofa beauty backlash: Should the brand or influencer take the fall?