Hermès HAC Haut à Courroies 40 Chocolate Brown Togo 2004

Name: Hermès HAC Haut à Courroies 40 Chocolate Brown Togo 2004
Brand: Hermès
Price: 11950.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Details

Brand Hermès

Item No. —

Model —

Color Chocolate Brown

Year 2004

Material Togo

Stamp H Square

Hardware PHW (Polished Palladium)

Dimensions 40 x 37 x 24cm

Packaging Dustbag

Condition Very Good

Note has been kept like new

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Hermès HAC Haut à Courroies 40 — Chocolate Brown Togo Leather, 2004

A rare vintage piece from one of Hermès's most storied silhouettes — this HAC Haut à Courroies 40 in Chocolate Brown Togo leather dates to 2004 and represents over two decades of Hermès heritage in a single bag. For collectors who appreciate provenance as much as aesthetics, a vintage HAC of this age and condition is an exceptionally difficult find.

History & Significance

The Haut à Courroies is the oldest bag in the Hermès archive, predating the Birkin and Kelly by generations. Originally crafted to transport equestrian equipment, its tall structured silhouette and commanding double-strap closure have made it the quietest and most knowing choice among serious Hermès collectors. A 2004 production HAC 40 is now genuinely vintage — carrying with it the particular craftsmanship and leather character of early 2000s Hermès atelier work.

Leather & Colour

Chocolate Brown in Togo calfskin is one of the most enduring and versatile combinations in the Hermès archive. The deep, warm brown tone is rich without being ostentatious — equally at home in a business environment as it is on a weekend trip. Togo leather's natural pebbled texture develops a beautiful patina with age, meaning a well-preserved 2004 piece like this one has had over twenty years to deepen in character. The leather remains scratch-resistant and structured, a hallmark of Togo's exceptional durability.

Hardware & Closure

The bag features the iconic double-strap closure secured with a padlock in palladium (silver-tone) hardware — a classic pairing that keeps the focus firmly on the leather itself.

Vintage Value

Pre-2010 HAC pieces are increasingly scarce on the secondary market. As Hermès continues to limit exotic and large-format production, vintage HAC bags in classic leathers and colours have become reliable stores of value and consistent collector targets globally.