The leather bag, called the "Wirkin," is a budget-friendly alternative to the Hermès Birkin, which start at around $10,000.

And the “Wirkin”—the replica of the illustrious Hermès Birkin bag—is perhaps the most popular of Walmart’s designer offerings ...

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." ...

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

A genuine Birkin could cost you $10,000 … if you can get approval to buy one. A ‘Walmart Birkin’ is $78 … if you can find one ...

Birkin bags, which retail for around ... a difference between costly and expensive purchases. Cost is the price of making a quality luxury bag properly, even if it leaves customers waiting years ...

The Walmart Birkin bags, also known as the “Wirkin,” have become the latest fashion obsession, capturing the attention of ...

“The cost is the actual price of making an object ... The brand’s boutiques are usually out of stock of the enviable Birkin bags, which are available in limited quantities due to the high ...

The iconic Birkin bag, debuted by French fashion house Hermès in 1984, has long been a symbol of luxury and exclusivity. Named after actress and singer Jane Birkin, the bag is handcrafted and ...

Kamugo/Walmart “A bag should not cost more than a house,” one ... for the craftsmanship and artistry required to hand-make an authentic Birkin, which are stitched together at one of the ...