Birkin, Walmart and Hermès

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’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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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,
Discounted version of Birkin handbag at Walmart sparks buzz
Walmart has the fashion world talking due to some new merchandise. Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the late Matthew Perry left for her inside the “Friends” cookie jar,
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 ...
TikTokers Are Obsessed With Walmart’s $80 Dupe of the Hermès Birkin
The authentic version can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $2 million, depending on the bag’s material, color, and rarity.
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 ...