Hermès HAC 101

After my previous posts on Hermès HAC, many people don't know the different between HAC and Birkin. Here are some fact and info on Hermès HAC.
The Haut à Courroies was designed in the late 1800’s for the purpose of transporting riding gear: saddle, boots, hunting equipment, etc. Hermès "Haut à Courroies" (a.k.a. HAC) means High Belts in French, is the original Birkin with slightly taller with shorter straps. After Jane Birkin complained that the bag was too big and she couldn't put it underneath the airplane seat, then the "Birkin" was born. The price for a HAC is essentially identical to the Birkin, starting from about $8,000, depending on features such as hide and hardware. There are 6 sizes available:
HAC W27 : H24 x W27 x D14
HAC W32 : H27 x W32 x D16
HAC W45 : H38 x W45 x D25
HAC W50 : H41 x W50 x D26
HAC W55 : H45 x W55 x D28
HAC W60 : H48 x W60 x D30

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Oh No You Didn't

People do that all the time...
Russell Goldman, from ABC News, mistakes HAC for Birkin (above) on his story about "how Hermès beats the recession." Although Hermès' sales are risen, I saw Birkins and Jypsière lay around SF boutique when I stopped by last week (which is pretty unusual since Birkin is usually on the 2 year waitlist.)

Note: VB carried Birkin and Katie carried HAC.
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Me and my Hermès

OMG, purple crocodile HAC !!!

Me and My Hermès

Not exactly myself, it's a fellow blogger, brieuc75. I wish I had that Hermès HAC, love it.

Oh No She Didn't !!!

Victoria Beckham spot wearing the same outfit twice !!! Military style hat, Balmain leather jacket, gray skinny jeans, Louboutin and Giant Hermès HAC.
Above: arrived at JFK airport in New York City on May 3rd; Below: at Heathrow Airport in London on May 13th. SOURCE

Me and my Hermès

Sorry Katie, but this Hermès HAC is way too big for you. SOURCE