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HERMÈS · SINCE 1892
Grade D · 53/100
| Boutique retail (2026) | $18,500 |
|---|---|
| Resale today | $10,600 – $17,800 |
| Vs retail | -23% |
| 1-year trend | +9% |
Estimates for Togo leather with gold hardware in excellent condition. Other leathers, hardware and colors move the price; see the full guide in the interactive vault.
The Haut à Courroies (HAC) is the tall saddle bag from the 1890s that the Birkin was later based on, made to carry a rider's saddle and boots.
It looks like a taller, deeper Birkin with longer straps, and it is a quiet favorite among collectors who know its history.
Large bags are out of fashion, so resale sits below retail despite low production.
The HAC 40 in black or gold Togo is the classic version.
Our verdict: The Birkin's ancestor. Rare, but the market wants small bags, so it trades under retail.
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