Birkin, Walmart and Wirkin

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Birkin bags, Walmart's 'Wirkin' bag, class warfare and the internet
In previous eras of internet culture, mockery of the rich and famous was usually relegated to far-left forums. But as 2025 begins, ridiculing the rich appears to have gone mainstream.
Does Walmart ‘Wirkin’ Bag Threaten Hermès So That It Must Protect Its Birkin Trademark?
Fashionistas who’ve long lusted after Hermès exclusive and ultra-expensive Birkin handbag got a pre-holiday treat thanks to Walmart.com. It offered a reasonably close Birkin facsimile bag – dubbed a “Wirkin” on social media for the “working class Birkin” or “Walmart Birkin” – priced around $100, compared to the $10,000 and up for the real thing.
Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely sought-after leather handbag by luxury brand Hermès that can sell for more than $400,000 US has launched a rousing debate online about fashion accessibility and copycat ethics.
All About the Walmart Birkin Bag Dupe, the ‘Wirkin’
In a world where goods are more accessible than ever thanks to the online market space and the huge rise in “dupes” (or products made to be a duplicate of a high-end product for a lower cost), it’s easier than ever to get your hands on whatever you’ve been eyeing—without breaking the bank.
Too Inclusive? Does The $78 Walmart ‘Wirkin’ Affect Hermès Birkin?
The world biggest retailer Walmart launched handbags that look similar to Hermes. While unrelated to the Birkin - TikTok has fallen in love with the $78 product.
Walmart's $78 Birkin Dupe Is Causing Huge Debates on the Internet — Meet the 'Wirkin'
Walmart's 'Wirkin' bag, a dupe of the Hermés high-end Birkin bag, is causing a stir online as influencers and social media users debate about the affordable product.
This Birkin-dupe from Walmart costs $78. Can you still get one?This Birkin-dupe from Walmart costs $78. Can you still get one?
The viral 'Wirkin' bag challenges traditional luxury market dynamics while paying homage to the iconic Hermès design.
Buy One of These Affordable, Expensive-Looking Bags Instead of Wasting Money on Walmart's Wirkin
Why would you want a certified fake when you can afford a great array of pricey-appearing bags with the same limited budget?
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
In previous eras of internet culture, mockery of the rich and famous was usually relegated to far-left forums. But as 2025 begins, ridiculing the rich appears to have gone mainstream. Look no further ...
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Is Walmart’s Birkin knockoff legal?
Handbags that resemble the luxe Hermès Birkin have sold for less than $100 at the mass-market retailer. Is that infringement ...
I used to work at Hermès. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes — especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.
As a former Hermès employee, I've seen customers make the same mistakes, especially when trying to get access to high-ticket ...
Birkin bag or Walmart dupe? See Kim Kardashian, more stars sporting the real Hermès purse
Walmart's dupe of the Hermès Birkin bag is going viral. See celebrities sporting the coveted designer accessory over the ...
Workin’ for Your Birkin: The Bag’s Best Moments in Street Style
Here, a roundup of real-deal Hermès Birkin moments, from a brown ostrich leather style to Snehal and Jyoti Babani’s colorful ...