Hunting for Birkin. How to Outsmart a Luxury Fashion Brand and Make Millions Off It

For almost 40 years, the Birkin bag has been a symbol of style, wealth, and luxury. It can be seen on the red carpets of festivals, in films and series, in the lobbies of fancy hotels, VIP airport lounges, and... in the wardrobes of the wealthiest and most famous women in the world. But before buying it for a rather hefty sum, one must queue on the legendary waiting list of Hermès. The average fashionista is more likely to summit Everest in Prada heels than to own one of these coveted bags. That is, unless she knows Michael Tonello...

“Hunting for 'Birkin'” is the incredible memoir of a man who managed to outsmart one of the most expensive fashion brands and made millions in the process. A story that will surprise you, make you laugh, and enjoy the unfolding events.

“I want to claim every funny memory from the book, break it into quotes, and recount excerpts. People should line up or at least find someone to buy this book from!” – Ekaterina Zemskaya, Birkin hunter, creator of the Telegram channel “Poor Rich Girl”