The Hermès Haut à Courroies or HAC was introduced around the 1890s. It was designed to carry equestrian essentials such as a saddle and riding boots. Haut à Courroies translates to “high belt” in French, referring to the distinctive straps at the top.

Hermès Haut à Courroies HAC

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Limited Edition Black Volupto Rock HAC <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/birkin/birkin-40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birkin 40</a> Palladium Hardware, 2024<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, removable pouch with chain, pouch dust bag, felt protector, ribbon, care booklet, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Limited Edition Black Volupto Rock HAC Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2024

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Togo HAC <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes?Handbag%20Style=Haute%2520a%2520Corroiers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haut à Courroies</a> Birkin 50 Palladium Hardware, 2011<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, and clochette</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Togo HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 50 Palladium Hardware, 2011

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Box HAC Haut à Courroies <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/birkin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birkin</a> 32 Gold Hardware, 1997<ul><li>Interior is lined in a tonal chevre</li><li>Includes lock and two keys</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Box HAC Haut à Courroies 32 Gold Hardware, 1997

Hermès Havane Ostrich HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 2006<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag and dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Havane Ostrich HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 2006

Hermès Haut à Courroies 32 Autruche Gold Garniture Palladium, 2003<ul><li>Intérieur doublé de cuir chèvre de même ton</li><li>Inclus clochette, cadenas, 2 clés et pochon</li><li>Dimensions :&nbsp;32 x 29 x 16 cm</li></ul>&nbsp;Hermès Gold Ostrich Haut à Courroies 32 Palladium Hardware, 2003<ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal&nbsp;chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bag</li><li>Dimensions :&nbsp;32 x 29 x 16 cm</li></ul> Endangered species&nbsp;Sotheby’s cannot organize the shipping of this lot. This lot must be picked up in Paris premises.&nbsp;A buyer taking this lot outside of the EU is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable EU laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Sotheby's will not be able to provide any documentation for the export of these lots.&nbsp;Please familiarize yourself with the applicable EU laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot.When collecting the lot from Sotheby's, VAT will be applied to the purchase of the lot.&nbsp;Espèces menacées&nbsp;Ce lot ne pourra faire l’objet d’un transport organisé par Sotheby’s. Le lot devra être collecté en personne dans nos locaux.&nbsp;Un acheteur qui transporte ce lot en dehors de l’Union Européenne est responsable de s’assurer qu’il le fait conformément à toutes les lois et réglementations applicables au sein de l’Union Européenne. Il est également de la responsabilité de l’acheteur de s’assurer qu’il importe légalement le lot dans le pays de destination en conformité avec la réglementation du pays d’importation. Sotheby’s ne sera pas en mesure de fournir quelconque documentation permettant l’export de ces lots.&nbsp;Nous vous invitons à prendre connaissance des lois applicables dans l’Union Européenne et les lois du pays d’importation avant d’enchérir sur ce lot. Le défaut d’obtention d’un permis d’exportation et/ou d’importation requis auprès de l’autorité compétente ne constitue pas un motif d’annulation de la vente du lot. Lors du retrait du lot chez Sotheby’s, la TVA sera appliquée sur l’achat du lot.

Gold Ostrich Haut à Courroies 32 Palladium Hardware, 2003

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Gold Togo HAC <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/haut-a-courroies-hac" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haut à Courroies</a> Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2023<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, care booklet, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gold Togo HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2023

Hermès Bleu Marine Toile and Black Box Calf Cargo HAC 40 Palladium Hardware, 2021<ul><li>The interior is unlined</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, bottle holder, bottle holder dust bag, ribbon, felt protector, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Bleu Marine Toile & Black Box Calf Cargo HAC 40 Palladium Hardware, 2021

Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Alligator HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2004<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes 2 keys, lock, clochette, clochette dust bag, and dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul> Serving as design inspiration for the iconic Birkin bag, the Hermès Haut a Courroies – or Hermès HAC – was first released in 1892. Hermès’ first bag, the Hermès HAC was originally designed for carrying a saddle and equestrian riding boots. Today, the Birkin HAC is generally preferred by male buyers and often replace briefcases or backpacks as the daily work bag. The slightly larger Birkin HAC 50 is also popular as a travel or weekend bag for men. Haut à Courroies translates to high-belt in French, in reference to the closure sangles that latch around the top of the bag. What makes the Hermès HAC so important in Hermès’ history is its connection to the world-famous Birkin bag. When Jean-Louis Dumas sketched out a design for Jane Birkin on the back of an air-sickness bag on that well-known flight between London and Paris, his starting point for design inspiration was the Hermès HAC.&nbsp; A distinct difference between the Hermès HAC and the Birkin can be found on the hardware – most (though not all) feature a square-tipped spindle and tubular pontets.&nbsp; In recent years, Hermès has produced a number of limited edition Birkin HAC bags. These special bags have emerged with unique details including embroidery, leather marquetry, hand-painted coloration, new materials, and added design elements. While most Hermès HAC limited editions are found in either 40 or 50, there is also the Birkin HAC 45, Birkin HAC 55, and Birkin HAC 60.

Bordeaux Shiny Alligator HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2004

Hermès Naturelle Vache Liegee HAC Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 1990<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, and dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Naturelle Vache Liegee HAC Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 1990

Hermès Black Matte Crocodile HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2020<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes 2 keys, lock, clochette, clochette dust bag, felt, CITES, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul> Serving as design inspiration for the iconic Birkin bag, the Hermès Haut a Courroies – or Hermès HAC – was first released in 1892. Hermès’ first bag, the Hermès HAC was originally designed for carrying a saddle and equestrian riding boots. Today, the Birkin HAC is generally preferred by male buyers and often replace briefcases or backpacks as the daily work bag. The slightly larger Birkin HAC 50 is also popular as a travel or weekend bag for men. Haut à Courroies translates to high-belt in French, in reference to the closure sangles that latch around the top of the bag. What makes the Hermès HAC so important in Hermès’ history is its connection to the world-famous Birkin bag. When Jean-Louis Dumas sketched out a design for Jane Birkin on the back of an air-sickness bag on that well-known flight between London and Paris, his starting point for design inspiration was the Hermès HAC.&nbsp; A distinct difference between the Hermès HAC and the Birkin can be found on the hardware – most (though not all) feature a square-tipped spindle and tubular pontets.&nbsp; In recent years, Hermès has produced a number of limited edition Birkin HAC bags. These special bags have emerged with unique details including embroidery, leather marquetry, hand-painted coloration, new materials, and added design elements. While most Hermès HAC limited editions are found in either 40 or 50, there is also the Birkin HAC 45, Birkin HAC 55, and Birkin HAC 60.

Black Matte Crocodile HAC Haut à Courroies Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2020

Hermès Naturelle Aradennes HAC Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 2004<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather&nbsp;</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, and dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Naturelle Vache Liegee HAC Birkin 40 Gold Hardware, 2004

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Gris Perle Togo and Rose Lipstick Swift HSS Hac Sac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2024<ul><li>The interior is lined in a Rose Lipstick swift leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, ribbon, care booklet, felt protector, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gris Perle Togo and Rose Lipstick Swift HSS Hac Sac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2024

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Ardennes HAC <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes?Handbag%20Style=Haute%2520a%2520Corroiers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Haut à Courroies</a> 55 Gold Hardware, 1993<ul><li>The interior is lined in tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, clochette, clochette dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligble for return</li></ul>

Black Ardennes HAC Haut à Courroies 55 Gold Hardware, 1993

Hermès Gris Perle Togo Hac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2023<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal swift leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gris Perle Togo Hac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2023

Hermès Caban Togo Hac Sac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2023<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal swift leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Caban Togo Hac Sac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2023

Hermès Bleu Nuit Togo HAC A Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2022<ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal leather</li><li>Includes clochette, lock, keys, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Bleu Nuit Togo HAC A Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2022

Hermès Caban Togo Hac Sac À Dos PM Palladium Hardware, 2023<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal swift leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, ribbon, felt protector, care booklet, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

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