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Its theWalmart Birkin bag.
And according to multiple proud new owners who chatted withGlamour, the bag is worth the hype.
Whats the background here?
The Walmart Birkin bag began to pop up on Walmarts website and in stores last year.
Kaleigh Durkin’s Wirkin bag
(You canread more about the process here.)
Now she has two.
She tellsGlamourshed love the bag even if it wasnt a Wirkin.
When I received it, I thought it was a very well-made bag, she says.
Even if it wasnt a dupe or an inspired bag, I would still love it.
Its great for holding a lot of items.
Kaleigh Durkin’s Wirkin bag
Ive traveled with it, used it for work, and even used it to hold my groceries.
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Jessicas praise was echoed by another happy Wirkin owner:Kristi Stephens, a stay-at-home mom from South Carolina.
An Hermès Birkin bag
I couldnt believe how nice it was, she tellsGlamour.
The leather is amazing quality.
The hardware is a beautiful gold.
I was impressed with the quality to say the least.
What does the internet think?
Like many, many other Wirkin purchasers, Jessica and Kristi posted videos of their bags on TikTok.
They were blown away by the responseboth positive and negative.
Im glad I went viral in my 40s, Jessica says.
I now have thick enough skin to handle it.
I can understand that people may not agree with brands copying other brands.
I think thats the reason some dont like it.
She tellsGlamourthat as someone in marketing, she isnt surprised how much the Wirkin has blown up.
As their popularity has grown, debate over the Wirkins has naturally raged.
Racing to get a fast-fashion facsimile, they argue, is both devaluing that craft and creating environmental waste.
Todays Hermes enthusiasts prioritize status over craftsmanshipif they truly valued the quality, they wouldnt choose a Wirkin.
The Walmart Birkin is called a Wirkin because its for the wirkin class, said one person onTikTok.
I think others dont realize that there are no logos or branding on the bag.
Have the brands responded to all this?
What should I tell my friends about this?
Ask them if they can tell the difference between a Wirkin and a Birkin.
Just for fun, of course.
