The viral 'Wirkin' bags are disappearing from Walmart's online store. Here's why.
Imitations of the ultra-luxe Hermès Birkin handbag have gone viral and been delisted from Walmart's online marketplace.
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 begins, ridiculing the rich appears to have gone mainstream.
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.
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 to structured, elegant handbags at any budget.
Walmart's 'Wirkin' bag: The Viral Birkin look-alike that took the internet by storm
By contrast, Walmart’s Wirkin bag represented an affordable way for everyday shoppers to embrace the Birkin aesthetic. The bags became a viral sensation on TikTok, where users celebrated the design as a playful jab at the inaccessibility of luxury goods.
Walmart Went From The ‘Wirkin’ To The Birkin In New Deal With ReBag
Walmart is adding tens of thousands of pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry and watches to its marketplace through a partnership with resale platform Rebag.
Walmart's Response to the Viral "Birkin"? A Boutique With Legit Designer Bags
Walmart seems to have been paying close attention to all the hubbub about its so-called "Walmart Birkin" or "Wirkin"—the under-$80 Hermès imitator that skyrocketed to viral fame after it was tracked down by TikTokers this winter.
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The Viral ‘Wirkin,’ Walmart’s $80 Birkin Dupe Sparks Messy Controversy: ‘They’re Mad The Poors Have The Handbag’
Walmart's Wirkin bag has taken social media by storm, thanks to its striking resemblance to Hermès' Birkin. Fashionistas have ...
How Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ is helping redefine dupe culture
Gen Zers and millennials are growing more selective about buying dupe products due to financial pressure and pushback against overconsumption.
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Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More
Resale marketplace Rebag has joined the Walmart marketplace, making its selection of luxury goods available on Walmart.com.
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 ...
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The ‘Walmart Birkin’ is gone but these options are pretty close
If you don’t have $40K to spend on a Birkin, how about a “Wirkin?” ...
Essence Fashion Digest: Damson Idris Stars In Tommy Hilfiger Campaign, Rebag Launches New Walmart Partnership, And More
In our weekly fashion catch-up, we like to update the girls on what’s going on in all the corners of the fashion world.
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Birkin To Wirkin: The Case of The Fashion Fakes
Hermes' Birkin vs Walmart Wirkin. Fashion's most trending debate of now. But how far will fake fashion go? Whose fault is it ...
The Internet Collectively Lost Its Mind Over Walmart Selling A Hermès Birkin Dupe (Which Can Cost Up To $450,000), And It's Wild
"Consumers are pushing back against big conglomerates who have been selling them 'dreams' then excluding them from the party.