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From Birkin to Wirkin: How Walmart Just Trolled Luxury Culture

Hermes Birkin Bag knockoff

The Birkin bag—a leather-bound status symbol birthed by Hermès, famed for its exclusivity and craftsmanship—was once the epitome of understated wealth. Initially conceived as a practical yet luxurious carryall for British actress Jane Birkin in the 1980s, the Birkin’s utility has long since been eclipsed by its symbolism. Today, it exists less as a bag […]