Michael Tonello, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Michael Tonello

American writer

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1958

Place of Birth: Massachusetts, United States

Profession: writer, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Michael Tonello (b July 19) is a best-selling author best known for being an expert on Birkin bags, a luxury ladies handbag. Mr Tonello was a reseller of high-end luxury goods, finding his niche buying Hermès items at retail and reselling them on eBay.In 2008 William Morrow/HarperCollins published his memoir called Bringing Home the Birkin; My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World’s Most Coveted Handbag.
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, now published in Italian, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, and Turkish, reached #3 on the Boston Globe Bestseller List (Non-Fiction).In 2016 Tonello co-founded the luxury brand, Respoke®.