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.
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
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. Look no further than the Walmart handbag that mimics the look of Hermès’ iconic,
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.
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,
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
The Hermès Birkin bag is famously one of the most coveted handbags in the world — mainly because of its massive price tag and limited availability. A Birkin can run anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000,
After Going Viral, Walmart Takes Down The Birkin Bag Dupe That Had Everyone Talking
A Style Rave Originated Content. Visit for more rave-worthy fashion, beauty, lifestyle and culture news. One week into 2025, the year has already delivered its first viral accessory—the “Walmart Birkin Bag,
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.
Buy One of These Affordable, Expensive-Looking Bags Instead of Wasting Money on Walmart's Wirkin
Why would you want a certified fake when you can afford a great array of pricey-appearing bags with the same limited budget?
Berryton man says ex-employer Walmart treated him differently after paternal leave
A Berryton local and former Walmart corporate employee sues his former employer for violating the Family Medical Leave Act.
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Dog dies from electrocution after stepping in puddle outside Walmart store, authorities say
The dog reportedly began yelping and "lost consciousness" after stepping through the water outside the Tennessee Knoxville ...
Retail, grocery stores work to keep shelves stocked ahead of expected winter storm
Walmart said their Emergency Operations Center in Bentonville is working to track weather patterns across the country to help support operations.
Police continue search for suspect after shots fired outside Lebanon Walmart
The Lebanon Police Department (LPD) is still working to identify a man who allegedly opened fire outside of a Walmart late ...
Dog electrocuted from stepping in puddle outside of Walmart, Knoxville police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said a dog was electrocuted by a terminal in a Walmart parking lot ...
Lawsuit, investigation ongoing in officer's killing of man at Corpus Christi Walmart
Police Department reported that an off-duty Corpus Christi Independent School District officer confronted an individual in a ...
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 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 ...