As a former Hermès employee, I've seen customers make the same mistakes, especially when trying to get access to high-ticket things like a Birkin bag.

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.

Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the “Wirkin.”

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Walmart’s $78 “Wirkin” dupe redefines luxury, sparking debates on inclusivity, exclusivity, and aspiration as social media fuels this cultural and fashion shift.

The $78 handbag has taken the internet by storm in recent weeks, offering an affordable dupe to one of the most exclusive luxury items in the world.

TikTok influencers have become obsessed over a Walmart bag resembling the highly coveted—and wildly expensive— Hermès Birkin . The authentic version can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $2 million, depending on the bag’s material,