Las Vegas Review-Journal

How to date a lot of billionair­es

- By Dan Levin New York Times News Service

After years of romances with a series of fabulously wealthy Nigerian boyfriends, the flamboyant Canadian sisters Jyoti and Kiran Matharoo needed somewhere to store the pricey spoils of their dating careers. So they converted a bedroom in their Toronto home into a large walk-in closet that resembles a luxury boutique.

An entire wall is lined with more than 70 pairs of designer high-heeled shoes. Glass wardrobes display dozens of handbags and purses from brands like Hermès, Celine, Gucci and Saint Laurent. Equally pricey clothing drapes tightly from hangers and fills trunks stacked to the ceiling.

There are separate drawers for belts, rings, earrings, bracelets, silver necklaces and gold ones. They own a collection of rose gold and diamond-encrusted watches easily worth several cars. And the white Mercedes-benz sedan parked outside? It is their third paid for by a wealthy paramour, they said.

Did they even pay for any of this stuff ?

“Not really, no,” said Jyoti, 34. Her sister responded similarly.

“The only time I go shopping is when someone gives me their credit card,” said Kiran, 32.

Armed with this luxury haul, the Matharoos have tried to copy the modern art of idle glamour pioneered by Paris Hilton and perfected by Kim Kardashian West. They followed the play-

 ?? TARA WALTON / THE NEW YORK TIMES ?? Kiran and Jyoti Matharoo have drinks at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. The sisters sought fame on social media by f launting what nature — and men — gave them. Then they got locked up abroad.
TARA WALTON / THE NEW YORK TIMES Kiran and Jyoti Matharoo have drinks at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. The sisters sought fame on social media by f launting what nature — and men — gave them. Then they got locked up abroad.

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