The smell of a just-emptied mop bucket wafts into my nose as I nervously attempt to waltz nonchalantly into Toronto’s flagship Hermès boutique with a bright green Wirkin bag dangling from my wrist.

CEO Axel Dumas addressed the "Wirkin" and dupe culture. Sales were up across the board, with leather goods and ready-to-wear ...

A sweatshirt with two stitched lines on the shoulders and thumb holes on the sleeves — these are signature design elements of ...

Ultimately, when all the Wirkins have been discarded and another bag—faux or authentic—goes viral, the Birkin will endure. “Trends like the Wirkin come and go, but real luxury stands the test of time, ...