Michael Tonello
Encyclopedia
Michael Tonello is a writer and columnist for The Huffington Post
. He does a weekly column on style, fashion, and trends on the "Living Now" page.
He is co-founder of an advertising collaborative, TEAM, and spent many years in that industry. He then became a reseller of high-end luxury goods, finding his niche selling Hermès
items, particularly the Birkin Bag
.
HarperCollins has published his memoir (released April 22, 2008) called Bringing Home the Birkin. The book details the author's adventures as an eBay entrepreneur who travels all over the world, going to Hermes stores to procure "same day" Birkins for wealthy and famous clients who don't want to wait for the iconic purse. The book went to #3 on the Boston Globe Bestseller List (Hardcover Non-Fiction).
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
. He does a weekly column on style, fashion, and trends on the "Living Now" page.
He is co-founder of an advertising collaborative, TEAM, and spent many years in that industry. He then became a reseller of high-end luxury goods, finding his niche selling Hermès
Hermès
Hermès International S.A., or simply Hermès is a French high fashion house established in 1837, today specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear...
items, particularly the Birkin Bag
Birkin Bag
The Birkin bag is a handmade purse by Hermès and named after actress and singer Jane Birkin. The bag is a symbol of wealth due to its high price and elusiveness to the public....
.
HarperCollins has published his memoir (released April 22, 2008) called Bringing Home the Birkin. The book details the author's adventures as an eBay entrepreneur who travels all over the world, going to Hermes stores to procure "same day" Birkins for wealthy and famous clients who don't want to wait for the iconic purse. The book went to #3 on the Boston Globe Bestseller List (Hardcover Non-Fiction).