The Birkin bag is one of, if not the most iconic handbags to date. Introduced by French luxury brand Hermès alongside actress, singer, and British it girl Jane Birkin, it first came onto the scene back in 1984 and quickly became a luxury accessory staple amongst many celebs, thanks to its timeless style and exclusive appeal.
Despite being extremely iconic, the Hermès bag is also extremely expensive with prices starting from an eye-watering 16k. Not only that, but they’re practically impossible to come by, so if you really did fancy remortgaging your house, you might not even get the chance to, thanks to its exclusivity as a luxury brand.

Closer's best Hermès Birkin dupes at a glance:
Best Hermès Birkin dupe overall: Black Crocodile Effect Crossbody Bag, £24.99 on New Look
Best budget Hermès Birkin dupe: Crossbody Bag With Buckle, £19.99 on Stradivarius
Luckily, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives to shop on the high street, from brands like New Look and M&S. And we all know that M&S can come up with a brilliant designer dupe for almost any high end product - just look at the brand's wide range of perfume dupes that are dead ringers for the originals.
Take a look at the best Hermès Birkin Bag dupes that we could find. They will not only upgrade your wardrobe, but they'll also save you a fortune. You can even pair them with your favourite Hermès sandal dupes as found by Frankie Bridge. It's a no-brainer, really...
SHOP: The best Hermès Birkin dupes
Best Hermès Birkin dupe overall

www.newlook.com
Out of all of the high-street stores to shop for Birkin bag dupes, we'd argue that New Look has the closest, best and widest range of lookalikes. Just take this option with an almost identical shape, top grab handle, gold detailing and padlock to the front. Similar styles are available in burgundy and tan.
Best budget Hermès Birkin dupe

www.stradivarius.com
For those not wanting to break the bank, this dupe from Stradivarius comes in at just under £20. Other colour options in this bag include burgundy, tan and cream for the same price. These bags look like something off a Pinterest board, and they'll really be the focal point of all of your outfits.
Best popular Hermès Birkin dupe

ego.co.uk
Ego is a classic high-street brand to shop for if you're looking for budget-friendly alternatives to designer bags and jewellery. The Oak Padlock Detail tote bag is a great dupe for the Hermés croc print bag, with the red colourway also available to shop.
Best trending Hermès Birkin dupe

www.riverisland.com
While this might be too busy for some, this River Island bag just looks expensive. There are loads of variations of this particular bag, as well as a few more styles similar to the Birkin bag on-site. It features distinct front closure detail much like the original, with a French-style scarf wrapped around the handle for an added touch.
Best edgy Hermès Birkin dupe

www2.hm.com
An inspired version we found at Monki over on H&M, this bag adds its own take on the Birkin with a heart-shaped lock and a somewhat edgier design. We love this mini handbag as an alternative, and we can see endless styling potential with this one.
Best sophisticated Hermès Birkin dupe

www.bershka.com
This Berksha bag is classic, sophisticated and smart, perfect for taking with you for brunch with the girls. It has loads of similar design elements, with everything from the front lock detail to the top grab handle. We love this gorgeous tan colour that almost has that expensive, vintage-looking quality.
Best versatile Hermès Birkin dupe

www.debenhams.com
This tote in a versatile brown hue is perfect for emulating everything Hermes - minus the extortionate price tag, of course. Choose from three available colours: black, dark grey, and the brown bag seen below, dubbed 'khaki'. It features the same top handle and gold hardware as a Birkin original.
Best favourite Hermès Birkin dupe

www.newlook.com
This effortless tote bag gives the Birkin a serious run for its money. Pair with blue jeans and a casual white shirt for an elevated everyday look. All other colours have sold out, but luckily this classic black tote is still in stock. Be warned though, it's very popular.
Best large Hermès Birkin dupe

www.newlook.com
Possibly one of the biggest bags within our edit, which might be music to the ears of all of those who throw everything they have into their handbags. This New Look tote has not one, not two, but three compartments for stylishly storing all of your essentials. The good news? It's the ringer for the original Birkin bag at a fraction of the price.
Best inspired Hermès Birkin dupe

www.marksandspencer.com
More of an alternative than a dupe given that this one retails at £129. Nonetheless, we love this gorgeous Ted Baker bag. It's crafted from real leather and features metal hardware, which is perfect for those looking for a smart, versatile option.
Emma Richardson is a Beauty & Fashion Product Writer for Closer. She covers shopping, lifestyle, celebs and anything trending.