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Birkin v Wirkin: the backlash against the global elite and their luxury bags – podcast
The Birkin bag made by luxury retailer Hermès is a must-have for the global elite. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast ...
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Birkin vs Wirkin: The backlash against the global elite and their luxury bags
By Gemma Ware The Birkin bag made by French luxury retailer Hermès has become a status symbol for the global elite.
Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?
The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to ...
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America's most-wanted handbag shoots up in price as maker vows to pass on full tariff costs
In 2024, Walmart produced a bag which looked strikingly similar to a Birkin for just $78. The bag, dubbed the 'Wirkin,' went viral, but was later removed from the retailer's website. Hermès CEO ...
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The dupe dilemma – is designer still worth it?
What happens when a $30 “Walmart Birkin” goes viral on TikTok while resale sites list real Hermès bags for $30,000? Values are redefined. In a world where dupes and fast fashion dominate our feeds and ...
Viral TikToks say to buy direct from Chinese factories. Don’t do it.
The latest TikTok trend claims to expose the “secrets” of high-end products made in Chinese factories. Don’t take any of ...
Fashion fans will need to run as Boohoo slashes price of ‘spacious & stylish’ Molly-Mae bag dupe – it’s over £3k cheaper
DO you have designer taste but don’t have the budget to match?  Well, if so, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve found a ...