Multiple reports focus on the Birkin handbag as a fashion status symbol within so-called WAG culture, citing Victoria Beckham as a prominent example. The articles say Beckham helped popularize the look in the early 2000s and has been credited with setting a precedent for WAG-related fashion choices. The coverage frames the Birkin as a “must-have” item for people associated with the WAG lifestyle, describing the bag as part of an aspirational luxury image. One report also references the high cost of a Birkin, estimating a price around £13,000, and claims that while the handbag signals wealth and taste, some buyers may be perceived as using it in ways that appear “tacky.” Overall, the story is presented as commentary on celebrity-driven fashion norms and consumer behavior, using Beckham and the Birkin’s luxury branding as the main points of reference. The articles do not cite new evidence or events beyond fashion commentary and existing associations between the handbag, luxury spending, and WAG culture.