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.”

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

Dubbed the “Wirkin” by many, the faux leather accessory sold out on Walmart’s website shortly after shoppers shared videos of the bag, which resembles the original Hermès design, on TikTok. The account @styledbykristi drew attention to the discount handbag in a post on December 19,