The Prestige Edit

Hermes Birkin

1 article

Juxtaposition of a luxury handbag boutique and a Walmart aisle, symbolizing the democratization of designer fashion and the debate over prestige.

Walmart's designer brands democratize luxury, eroding prestige.

A $78 handbag from Walmart, strikingly similar to the iconic Hermès Birkin, exploded on TikTok, sparking a fierce debate over luxury's true meaning.

Sebastian Duval·April 26, 2026