Fashionistas who’ve long lusted after Hermès exclusive and ultra-expensive Birkin handbag got a pre-holiday treat thanks to Walmart.com. It offered a reasonably close Birkin facsimile bag – dubbed a “Wirkin” on social media for the “working class Birkin” or “Walmart Birkin” – priced around $100, compared to the $10,000 and up for the real thing.

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

Walmart is selling a Birkin dupe, and people on social media are going crazy over it. The retailer is selling a look-alike of the popular Hermès purse for just $78, while the real thing can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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.

A Walmart shopper who wouldn't spend more than $5,000 on a handbag was thrilled with a Hermes dupe became available for cheap online.

The authentic version can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $2 million, depending on the bag’s material, color, and rarity. Meanwhile, the Walmart “dupe,” aptly dubbed the “Wirkin,” has a much more accessible price tag of around $80.

Fashionistas are clamoring to get their hands on a “Walmart Birkin,” also known as a “Wirkin,” after discovering that the budget-friendly retailer hawks purses seemingly inspired by the costly Hermès handbags.

Luxury fashion enthusiasts are buzzing over Walmart’s latest viral sensation: the KAMUGO Genuine Leather Handbag, a budget-friendly knock-off of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag. Priced under $80, these lookalike handbags have taken TikTok by storm, sparking debates over authenticity, accessibility, and the growing market for designer dupes.

Walmart's Birkin bag lookalike costs less than $100, a far cry from the $10,000 starting price of an Hermès original. How to get a Birkin bag dupe.

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Aptly named “Wirkin,” the dupe can be found on Walmart’s website in listings from third-party sellers Kamugo, Bestspr, Ymtq and Judy. The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.

Walmart's 'Wirkin' bag, a dupe of the Hermés high-end Birkin bag, is causing a stir online as influencers and social media users debate about the affordable product.