An expert in the luxury resale industry analyzes a viral $78 handbag from Walmart that resembles the iconic Hermès Birkin. She discusses the design discrepancies and legal implications of counterfeit goods.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koyaana Redstar, the head of luxury buying at Luxe Du Jour, an online luxury boutique for vintage designer handbags. It has been edited for length and clarity.I've worked for Rebag, The RealReal, and other vintage consignment stores and have 20 years of experience in the resale industry.To me, the Hermès Birkin and Kelly are the most iconic bags in fashion. They are classic and retain value more than almost any other bag.
It does look similar — but major changes have been made to avoid confusion, and they haven't used trademarked branding that would lead someone to believe that it's a real Hermès Birkin.I think it's likely not the last we'll see of Birkin dupes from other brands, partly due to the demand for this particularly iconic style.The Birkin is the most coveted handbag in the world, so it's not surprising that there are so many dupes and replicas.
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