Hermes Birkin HAC Bags
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Before the first Hermès Birkin bag, there was the Haut à Courroies (HAC), whose name translates to “high belt.” The HAC bag was the first Hermès bag and served as the precursor to the beloved Birkin. It features the iconic closure system with a segmented flap with cutouts that frame the rolled handles, wrapping over the top and secured by the leather sangles and central touret clasp. The instantly recognizable closure underscores the shared heritage, illustrating why the Haut à Courroies is commonly known as the Birkin HAC.
The Birkin HAC was originally designed to hold and transport riding boots. This intended function required an unusually tall bag. It is significantly taller than the Birkin, offering more spacious storage. Where the Birkin 40 measures 12.75" high, the HAC Birkin 40 is 15” tall. Introduced in 1892 for equestrians, today, the generously proportioned bag is prized for travel and business.
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For over 130 years, Hermès bags like the HAC bag have been celebrated by the world’s most fashionable women. Today, we see stylish men, including Virgil Abloh, Gunna, Pharrell Williams, and Travis Scott, sporting gorgeous Birkins and Birkin HAC bags, too.
Madison Avenue Couture’s curated collection of Birkin HAC bags includes the HAC 40, HAC 50, and the dashing HAC A Dos Backpack. We’re pleased to offer limited editions, such as the Birkin HAC Flag with a bold navy or scarlet stripe down the center of each bag’s front canvas panel. The Multipockets or Cargo Birkin HAC reimagines the sleek, minimalist style with multiple exterior pockets for added function and versatility. The HAC Coup de Soleil is an intriguing style featuring a “sunburned” flap, lock, and clochette silhouette marked in the smooth leather.
With the Birkin HAC, Hermès combines heritage, function, and luxury into one remarkable design.
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