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 ...
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
Nicknaming it the “Wirkin” bag – a portmanteau of “Walmart” and “Birkin” that also evokes “working class” – TikTok users have ...
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 ...
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson came face to face at the 2025 Golden Globes when Diesel took the stage to present the prize for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
Is it still a status symbol if you can actually afford it?An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely ...
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Wirkin beats Birkin: People have stopped buying the Birkin bag, thanks to Walmart!
A ₹6,500 leather handbag from Walmart, resembling the Hermès Birkin, has become a viral sensation, offering a taste of luxury at an affordable price. Priced between ₹6,500 and ₹8,500 ...
Snobs turning noses up at dupes aren’t right, they’re stupid & getting ripped off – can you even tell which is which?
As a copy of the iconic Birkin bag takes TikTok by storm Clemmie Fieldsend says it’s time fashion snobs stopped looking down their noses at affordable versions of designer buys.
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Too Inclusive? Does The $78 Walmart ‘Wirkin’ Affect Hermès Birkin?
I cover the intersection of equity, leadership, and DEI in business. The Hermès Birkin is a “globally recognized emblem of status and wealth,” with price points between $10,000 and $400,000.