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What is an HAC bag?

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What is an HAC bag?
An HAC bag is a handbag made by Hermès. The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness. As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags. Shop a collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex
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1950s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Haut a Courroies HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
markings to the leather. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermès Haut A Courroies HAC 40cm Cargo Toile Black & Vert Militaire Evercalf
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermès Product: Haut A Courroies HAC Dimensions: CM: 40 l x 50 h x 25 d INCH: 15.75 l x
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 60 Black Ardennes GoldCarry On Birkin Vintage 1991
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
- Black Leather Exterior - Silver Hardware - Stamped circle U (1991) Measurements (approximately in inches) : Base Of the Bag: 26.5 x 12 Height of the bag while standing ( Not i...
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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 50 Birkin Courchevel Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
Located in North Miami, FL
Absolutely magnificent natural Courchevel leather exterior. - Circle 1993. - Brass Hardware. - The Perfect Travel Bag - A Truly impossible find. - Comes with numbers matchin...
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1990s European Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermès 2008 Sac Haut a courroies 40 Silver HDW Dark Brown Leather HAC Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès bag model Haut à Courroies or Birkin HAC size 40 in dark brown grained leather and silver
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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