Mickey Huang Keeps His Promise – and Gets a Hermes Birkin
The Golden Bell Awards Got a Touch of Luxury
“Never make a decision in anger or a promise in happiness,” the old adage goes. But it seems Mickey Huang and his co‑host Lulu Huang were a little out of sync with that wisdom at the 57th Golden Bell Awards on Oct 21. While standing in front of the podium, Mickey casually slipped in a promise that would wait to see the light of day: if we win the best host award, I’ll buy Lulu a Hermes Birkin.
For those who only know a handful of luxury brand names, a Birkin starts at roughly US$10,100 for the Togo Birkin 25, with the rarer Himalaya version on the order of US$61,700. Little did Mickey know the price tag behind his good intentions.
Victory and a Quick Swivel on Social Media
The award went to the duo – who were up for “Best Music Reality Show” for Wedding Singer. In a style only he could pull off, Mickey posted a block‑poem on Facebook a week later, letting everyone know he was on the hunt for the bag, “because I’m not a VIP for the brand.” He sighed that the pandemic had made it harder to snag one.
Lulu, 31, disappointedly replied with her own poetic nod of thanks, playfully acknowledging the promise she’d just made. The conversation had everyone in the chat room lively.
Who Helped Him Do It?
- Mickey mentioned he consulted five different groups of people—from close friends to netizens—inn seeking the coveted bag.
- He discovered that second‑hand Hermes were not only more price‑friendly but also jam-packed with heritage.
- He eventually connected with a friend who hoards Hermes pieces and secured the Birkin at a sweet, market‑adjusted price.
The Charity Switcheroo
Some happy followers suggested that if you’re going to spend that much, why not give back first? Mickey responded that he’s been donating to good causes anyway. Of course, he straightened the focus back to Lulu: She deserves recognition for a decade of hard work.
He added a cheeky side note weighing up to inheritance savings for his daughter “Corn,” rendering a laugh‑out‑of‑our‑souls. “Next time I won’t make any promises,” he quipped, “who knew I’d be that precise?”
Bottom Line
In a world where social media often underscores the mystique behind big brands, Mickey’s honest and humorous approach brought a little authenticity to the scene. Whether or not you think a luxury purse is worth 10,000 dollars, there’s no doubt that he followed through, brought in a gorgeous Birkin, and made his co‑host smile wide enough to be seen from the back of the venue.
