The leather bag, being called the "Wirkin," is seen as a budget-friendly alternative to the Hermès Birkin, which costs ...

The rise in dupe culture has infiltrated the luxury market, with counterfeits getting more sophisticated in recent years.

The luxury brand’s artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas likened the business to “an old lady with startup issues.” ...

Hermès iconic Birkin bag is no stranger to being duped − but ... and seek advice from Hermès sales experts." Hermes operates about 43 stores in the United States, according to Reuters.

Status symbols, like rich and hoping-to-appear-rich people who carry them, come in all shapes and sizes. In their desperate pursuit to mark their allegiance with the powerful and their difference ...

Authentic Birkin bags — beloved by A-listers and exceedingly difficult to come by — cost a pretty penny, with prices estimated to range from $9,000 at a Hermès boutique to upwards of hundreds ...

The Hermès Birkin is a “globally recognized emblem of status and wealth,” with price points between $10,000 and $400,000. These bags have become so expensive—not to mention hard to acquire ...

This month, Walmart threw its hat – or bag – in the ring, marketing a $78 purse that looks remarkably similar to the Hermès Birkin bag, long considered the final boss of designer accessories.

Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the “Wirkin.” The leather handbag available on Walmart’s website is a ...