Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the “Wirkin.”

The leather bag, called the "Wirkin," is a budget-friendly alternative to the Hermès Birkin, which start at around $10,000.

Walmart’s $78 “Wirkin” dupe redefines luxury, sparking debates on inclusivity, exclusivity, and aspiration as social media fuels this cultural and fashion shift.

Walmart released a convincing — and much cheaper — dupe of the infamous and highly-coveted Hermés Birkin bag. But not everyone loves the #WalmartBirkin

Walmart's dupe of the Hermès Birkin bag is going viral. See celebrities sporting the coveted designer accessory over the years.

Conversations about designer dupes have stirred once again after the release of Walmart’s new viral $80 Birkin-like bag divided fashion aficionados online. Dubbed the “Wirkin” by many, the faux leather accessory sold out on Walmart’s website shortly after shoppers shared videos of the bag,

Walmart's Birkin bag lookalike costs less than $100, a far cry from the $10,000 starting price of an Hermès original. How to get a Birkin bag dupe.