Birkin, Walmart and 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
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.
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.
Birkin bags were pricey if you could even snag one. Then a dupe showed up at Walmart.
The iconic Hermès handbag comes at a high price-point if you can even get your hands on one. What happens if you can pick up something similar at Walmart?
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 years.
Walmart’s $78 Hermès Birkin dupe is the fashion world’s hottest new handbag — and luxury lovers are fuming
Fashionistas are clamoring to get their hands on a “Walmart Birkin,” also known as a “Wirkin,” after discovering that the budget-friendly retailer hawks purses seemingly inspired by the costly Hermès handbags.
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.”
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.
Walmart’s $78 Hermès Birkin dupe is a hit on TikTok — but fashionistas are divided
The Debate Over "Walmart Birkins" and Authentic Birkins, Explained
But a look-alike, so-called "Walmart Birkin" bag's overnight popularity has the internet debating what it means to buy an It-bag. In December, Walmart listed a $78-dollar bag imitating the Birkin's top handles,
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 ...
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
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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 ...
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Everything you need to know about the 'Walmart Birkin'
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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 ...
Celebrities React to Viral Walmart Birkin: ‘People Who Are Gonna Be Pissed Off About It Are Assholes’
For years now, thrifty shoppers have been able to buy pre-owned Birkin bags on Walmart, an irony for anyone familiar with the ...
Cut-price version of ultra-luxe Birkin bag snatched up online by budget-conscious buyers
The Wirkin retails at US$78 (S$107) to US$102, whereas a Birkin costs between US$10,000 and US$500,000. Read more at ...