Koyaana Redstar, a luxury bag expert, identifies the viral Walmart Birkin as a fake.

She mentioned that Walmart isn’t trying to pass off the Wirkin as the real deal, which is a relief. With her experience from places like Rebag and The RealReal, she knows her stuff.
Koyaana believes the Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags are the ultimate icons in fashion. They hold their value like no other. So, when it comes to the $78 Walmart Birkin, she’s got some thoughts.
First off, the proportions are all wrong. Anyone who knows Birkins can spot that the handles are too long. Plus, it comes with a crossbody strap, which is a huge red flag since real Birkins don’t have that.
The hardware looks too shiny and has a weird green undertone. And the material? It looks puffy from a distance, which messes with the shape. Koyaana says the design doesn’t seem meant to fool anyone into thinking it’s a Birkin.
While it looks somewhat similar, there are enough changes to avoid confusion. She thinks we’ll see more Birkin dupes popping up because of the demand for that iconic style.
The Birkin is the most sought-after handbag globally, so it’s no wonder there are so many knockoffs. Replicas try to mimic every detail, while dupes just take inspiration without the branding.
Koyaana doesn’t support replicas but is okay with dupes since they aren’t meant to trick anyone. She’s noticed that shoppers are becoming more cautious with their luxury spending.
With rising prices and the availability of dupes, some folks might look for cheaper alternatives. But a word of caution: buying or selling fake items is illegal and can lead to hefty fines or jail time.