The Walmart Birkin Bag, Explained [Video]

The hottest accessory of the holiday season is elusive yet attainable, affordable yet hard to find, and has a name that demonstrates its dichotomous nature. It’s the Walmart “Birkin” bag.

If you’re wondering what exactly the Walmart version of the famed Hermès bag could possibly be, you aren’t alone. Over the course of a few short weeks, the $80 “Wirkin” has swept social media, delighting some and infuriating others, and sparking multiple debates about elitism, dupes, and luxury fashion. And according to multiple proud new owners who chatted with Glamour, the bag is worth the hype.

Here’s everything you need to know, in this edition of TL;DR.

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An $80 purse sold by Walmart has gone viral for its resemblance to the iconic and exclusive Hermès Birkin bag—and sparking a debate about luxury fashion.

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The “Walmart Birkin” bag began to pop …