Getting his hands on one however, proves to be anything but easy. And after a number of encounters Tonello discovers that the Birkin is where the money is at.
After selling his precious Hermes scarf on eBay, he discovers the sheer number of fanatics that will pay a small fortune to get their hands on anything "Hermes", especially the Birkin.
Well, Tonello dispels all the myths that surround this bag.Īfter moving to Spain, on the promise of a job, Tonello finds himself in a desperate situation when the position falls through. You probably heard all the stories about how hard it is to actually get a Birkin bag, and that there is a two year waiting list, and even worse a waiting list for the waiting list. I guess its one of those bags that I knew I never could afford so never lusted after it. Tonello’s writing style, his description of the beautiful cities he visits and his brilliant sense of humour served for a very entertaining reading.If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Birkin, then I suggest this book to you. What I will say however, is that after the first chapter I was hooked. And then the story becomes v.interesting. And in the beginning he hits a brick wall in the form of sales assistants….until he discovers the formula. After moving to Spain, on the promise of a job, Tonello finds himself in a desperate situation when the position falls through. Well, Tonello dispels all the myths that surround this "un-obtainable" bag.īringing Home the Birkin is a memoir of Tonello’s travels during his time as a reseller of the Birkin. We’ve heard all the stories about how hard it is to actually get a Birkin bag, you know – there is a two year waiting list, and even worse a waiting list for the waiting list (yeah right!). It has to be one of my favourite books this year. If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Birkin, you must read Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello.
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