Birkin, Walmart and Hermès

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 “Wirkin.”
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
These Conspiracies Around Walmart's Birkin Bag Dupe Will Have You Messed Up
Last week we told you about the crazy hype surrounding the “Wirkin” bag, Walmart’s less expensive version of the Birkin, the classic Hermès tote that has been beloved by the rich and famous for decades.
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
Look no further than the Walmart handbag that mimics the look of Hermès’ iconic, exclusive and uber-expensive Birkin bag. Historically, the Birkin and other quota bags have served as status symbols. Kim Kardashian,
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 ...
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 Birkin' goes viral: What to know about Hermès Birkin bags, $78 dupe
Hermes operates about 43 stores in the United ... with rare models fetching upwards of $500,000. The most expensive Birkin bag to sell publicly to date was at a Sotheby’s auction in 2022 ...
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Meet the Tirkin: The Hermès Birkin bag dupes selling out on Takealot
Luxury fashion enthusiasts, especially those who adore the finer things in life but lack the budget, have found a more ...