If you’ve seen the Walmart Birkin (the ‘Wirkin’) on TikTok, then you know it’s an affordable copy of Hermès’ iconic luxury bag that has been known to go for anywhere from $20,000 to ...

The Birkin bag made by luxury retailer Hermès is a must-have for the global elite. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast ...

In 2022, auction house Sotheby's sold a 'Diamond Himalaya' Birkin for over $450,000. In 2024, Walmart produced a bag which looked strikingly similar to a Birkin for just $78. The bag ...

But when US retailer Walmart recently launched a much cheaper bag that looked very similar to the Birkin, nicknamed a“Wirkin” by others, it sparked discussions about wealth disparity and the ...

But when US retailer Walmart recently launched a much cheaper bag that looked very similar to the Birkin, nicknamed a ‘Wirkin’ by others, it sparked discussions about wealth disparity and the ...

The Birkin bag made by French luxury retailer Hermès has become a status symbol for some of the global elite. Notoriously difficult to obtain, a select few obsess over how to get their hands on one.