Walmart ‘Birkin’ Bag, Explained

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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Are Dupes Like the Walmart Birkin Challenging Classism?
The emergence of affordable alternatives, or “dupes,” to luxury items has sparked significant discussion online. A recent example is Walmart’s “Wirkin” bag, a $78 imitation of the iconic Hermès Birkin,
The Walmart ‘Birkin’ Bag, Explained
If you’re wondering what exactly the Walmart version of the famed Hermes bag could possibly be, you aren’t alone. Over the course of a few short weeks, the $80 “Wirkin” ha
Berryton man says ex-employer Walmart treated him differently after paternal leave
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Is the Wirkin debate ethical? Walmart making Hermès' luxury staple Birkin 'accessible' has the one-percenters fuming
The Hermès Birkin. A class apart, generations in the making. Sounds exclusive right? No more. Walmart's mass-produced rip-off ...
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 ...
Walmart Food Recalls Issued for 20 States: Full List of Stores Impacted
Two products sold in Walmart stores have been voluntarily recalled in recent weeks, with hundreds of locations carrying the ...