Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely sought-after leather handbag by luxury brand Hermès that ...
Did you know Birkin, the 'Bagwati' bag was conceptualized on an airplane?
The Birkin bag, known for its luxury and exclusivity, was born from a chance encounter between Jane Birkin and Hermès CEO ...
Business Insider11 个月
How Hermès became the ultimate status symbol
Hermès, the Birkin bag maker, weathers economic uncertainty by sticking to core products The Birkin bag. A square silk scarf printed with horse bridles. A cashmere throw blanket splashed with the ...
Yahoo News Singapore1 个月
The Birkin bag — an evolution of the ultimate, theft-worthy, fashion status symbol
“And I found myself sitting next to a man [then creative director of Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas]. I’m not quite sure what type of bag I had with me – my husband Jacques Doillon had reversed his car over ...
Business Insider1 个月
Walmès? Shoppers can't stop talking about the $78 Walmart bag that resembles a $10,000 ...
The Birkin bag is a status symbol for the wealthy, and has extensive waitlists and a tricky buying process. Walmart customers can skip the line and purchase a "Wirkin" for $78 from third-party ...