A $100 copy of the famous Birkin Bag by luxury fashion brand Hermes has seen a sudden spike in demand, with all the of it sold out on the website of Walmart. The original Birkin bag, sold by Birkin, is priced between $18,000 to $225,000 - a fashion icon for the super-rich since the bag was launched in 1984. However, the copy of the iconic leather bag has taken the US market by storm.
Because of the bag's status as a fashion icon, everyone who always wanted to jump onto the bandwagon, but could not do it due to the skyrocketing price of the product, are doing it now. However, it has given rise to a new problem - how to differentiate the original product from the Walmart dupe? Let's find out. How To Identify The 'Walmart Birkin'? While it is pretty easy for those who have used an original Hermes Birkin bag to identify the Walmart dupe.
However, since only a few can afford it, identifying the fake product from the original might be difficult and users might end up paying more - especially if not bought from an authentic retailer. Notably, the 'Walmart Birkin' avoids using Hermès’ name on the bag itself, unlike an authentic Birkin, where Hermès’ name appears on the body beneath the flap, inside the bag and on various hardware. Also read: What Happened To Woah Vicky? Instagram Model 'Faked' Kidnapping In Nigeria Additionally, the replica does not feature Hermès’ trademark-protected “H” logo, typically found on the lock of a genuine Birkin bag.
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