The Haut à Courroies is the bag from which the Kelly and the Birkin descend — Hermès' original tall, high-strapped travel design, conceived to carry a rider's boots and saddle, and the direct ancestor of the house's most famous silhouettes. In the 50 size and in classic black Togo, it is the model at its most timeless and most quietly powerful: a commanding travel piece that reads as pure heritage. There is no more versatile, no more collectible configuration than Noir.
Noir — The Definitive Hermès Black
Black (Noir) sits at the very top of Hermès' colour hierarchy — alongside Etoupe and Gold, one of the three cornerstone neutrals collectors chase across every leather and every model, and the most requested of them all. On the grand HAC 50 silhouette it is at its most impactful: understated yet unmistakable, endlessly wearable, and the single hardest configuration to source in this size. Polished palladium hardware keeps the black cool and modern, the turn-lock, clochette and padlock completing the piece.
Togo & the HAC 50 — Built to Be Travelled With
Executed in Togo, Hermès' benchmark grained calf, the HAC 50 is structured, hard-wearing and substantial in the hand — exactly as the model was conceived. Scratch-resistant and beautifully matte, Togo ages gracefully and carries the black with real depth. The L square stamp dates the piece to 2008.
Condition
Very good. The bag has been gently used and professionally cared for at the Hermès Spa; the corners have touch-ups and the hardware shows minor scratching — all consistent with careful use. Overall a very good, well-maintained example. Includes clochette (bell), lock and keys, and dust bag.
Condition & Authenticity
Authenticated and offered by Élégance du Luxe. Every piece in our inventory is carefully reviewed before listing and comes with our full Authenticity Guarantee.
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Model: Haut à Courroies 50
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Year: 2008 (L square stamp)
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Material: Togo
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Colour: Black (Noir)
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Hardware: Polished Palladium
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Dimensions: 50 x 41 x 26 cm
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Condition: Very good — spa-treated, corner touch-ups, minor hardware scratching
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Includes: Clochette (bell), lock and keys, dust bag
