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 ...
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 ...
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson came face to face at the 2025 Golden Globes when Diesel took the stage to present the prize for ...
Walmart’s Response to the Controversy Over That Knock-Off Hermés Bag Is a Stroke of Genius
That’s it. That’s Walmart’s entire response, and it’s about as generic a statement as you can give. It doesn’t mention the bag, the third-party sellers, Hermes, or the fact that it all blew up because ...
Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
Is it still a status symbol if you can actually afford it?An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely ...
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 ...
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Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
Look no further than the Walmart handbag that mimics the look of Hermès’ iconic, exclusive and uber-expensive Birkin bag. Historically, the Birkin and other quota bags have served as status ...
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These Conspiracies Around Walmart's Birkin Bag Dupe Will Have You Messed Up
Why is the bag so popular? One theory is those online who love the idea of Walmart selling an affordable bag that looks so similar to the high-priced Birkin believe it’s the perfect way for everyday ...
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Birkin bags, Walmart's 'Wirkin' bag, class warfare and the internet
Advertisement Look no further than the Walmart handbag that mimics the look of Hermès' iconic, exclusive and uber-expensive Birkin bag. The cost of the Birkin bag can exceed six figures.
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Walmart's version of the Hermes Birkin has taken over the internet
Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart's Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the ...
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Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
Look no further than the Walmart handbag that mimics the look of Hermès’ iconic, exclusive and uber-expensive Birkin bag. The cost of the Birkin bag can exceed six figures. But its exorbitant ...