Walmart is not trying to convince anybody it's copying the real deal, said Koyaana Redstar, a luxury handbag authenticator.

Walmart is adding tens of thousands of pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry and watches to its marketplace through a partnership with resale platform Rebag.

Including Bottega, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton lookalikes from $18 Late last month, the internet nearly broke over Walmart’s $78 Hermès Birkin duplicate, which social media users quickly dubbed the 'Wirkin' bag.

Walmart's 'Wirkin' retails at US$78 (S$110) to US$102, while a Birkin costs between US$10,000 and US$500,000. Read more at straitstimes.com.

By contrast, Walmart’s Wirkin bag represented an affordable way for everyday shoppers to embrace the Birkin aesthetic. The bags became a viral sensation on TikTok, where users celebrated the design as a playful jab at the inaccessibility of luxury goods.

Chances are that by now you’ve heard about Walmart’s dupe for the highly coveted Birkin bag that has gone viral on social media. As exciting as that is for those longing for a Birkin of their own (without spending over $10,