The Walmart Handbag That Mimics The Look Of Hermès’ Iconic, Exclusive Birkin Bag
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s ‘Wirkin’ and the meme-ification of class warfare
In previous eras of internet culture, mockery of the rich and famous was usually relegated to far-left forums.
But as 2025 begins, ridiculing the rich appears to have gone mainstream.
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 price tag is only part of its allure. You cannot simply walk into a Hermès store and purchase a Birkin bag. Shoppers are expected to spend thousands of dollars on other Hermès products over a long period of time before they’re even offered the opportunity to buy the Birkin, which is also known as a “quota bag.”
Historically, the Birkin and...