The Haut a Courroies (HAC) Birkin, named "belt top" in French, was the original template from which the iconic Birkin bag evolved. The HAC was first conceptualized in the nascent years of Hermès as a spacious bag, designed specifically for saddle transportation. Over a century since its inception, the HAC has witnessed numerous renditions in terms of size and material, often paralleling the contemporary designs of the Birkin bags. A distinct example from this lineage is the 32cm HAC Birkin from 1996, meticulously maintained and in excellent condition. This handbag-sized HAC boasts of Vert Fonce Ardenne leather. A subsection of Hermès connoisseurs favors the smaller HAC Birkin over their regular counterparts due to their unique proportions and expansive interior space. The shorter handles imbue these smaller iterations with a more feminine appeal.

Material: Ardenne
Color: Vert Fonce
Hardware: Gold
Condition: Excellent
Collection: 1996, Circle Z
32cm: 12.5" L x 6.5" W x 10.5" H