Following was in today's NY Post newspaper under the gossip column, by Cindy Adams...
SO this public official's invited to Le Cirque. Knowing he isn't stuck with the tab, he figures that with the money he's saving for dinner, he can afford to treat himself to a tie. Stopping into Hermes, he waltzes into Le Cirque carrying his shopping bag. The host, figuring it's for him since he's springing for the meal, happily takes the shopping bag, gives his guest the usual "Oh, you shouldn't have," and thanks him profusely for the gift.
Only in New York, kids, only in New York.
So, imagine this happens with a Birkin?