Birkin, Walmart and Bag

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.
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.
These Conspiracies Around Walmart's Birkin Bag Dupe Will Have You Messed Up
Why is the bag so popular? One theory is those online who love the idea of Walmart selling an affordable bag that looks so similar to the high-priced Birkin believe it’s the perfect way for everyday people to give a middle finger to elites who are purposely trying to price them out of the high fashion game.
'Walmart Birkin' bag dupe goes viral. Why? Because the real thing costs $10,000
Walmart's Birkin bag lookalike costs less than $100, a far cry from the $10,000 starting price of an Hermès original. How to get a Birkin bag dupe.
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
Despite its seemingly untouchable status, the Birkin has seen its fair share of counterfeits and dupes, just like any other luxury bag. Recently, one has usurped them all and sparked a discourse about anti-capitalism.
After Going Viral, Walmart Takes Down The Birkin Bag Dupe That Had Everyone Talking
A Style Rave Originated Content. Visit for more rave-worthy fashion, beauty, lifestyle and culture news. One week into 2025, the year has already delivered its first viral accessory—the “Walmart Birkin Bag,
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 ...
Missed out on the viral ‘Wirkin’ bag? Shop these Birkin-inspired alternatives for every budget
The viral Walmart ‘Birkin,’ or ‘Wirkin,” sold out in days and is no longer listed on Walmart.com. Here are a few alternatives ...
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Walmart’s version of the Hermès Birkin has taken over the internet
Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hermès boss doesn’t like the company being compared to archrival LVMH, which once tried to buy the Birkin bag maker
Hermès has sparred with LVMH before. Fending off the Arnault-owned luxury giant’s takeover attempt eventually led Hermès to ...