Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 Poussière Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 Poussière Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
The Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 in Poussière Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware is the original Hermès travel bag, designed in 1892 to carry saddles and riding equipment. The HAC differs from the Birkin with taller proportions and shorter handles;it's less wearable as a handbag and more functional as a travel piece. The 40cm size is substantial, designed for weekend travel rather than daily use.
Crafted in Porosus crocodile (saltwater crocodile) with high-gloss finish. Porosus features smaller, more symmetrical scales than alligator;the pattern is tighter and more uniform. Porosus is indicated by a circumflex (^) stamp near the Hermès logo. Poussière is a discontinued beige-grey neutral;the name translates to "dust." It's a complex sandy beige with grey undertones, warmer than Etoupe, more neutral than Gold. Palladium hardware provides cool-toned contrast. In Excellent condition. CITES documentation included for exotic skin.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
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Model: Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40
Color: Poussière
Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 40 × 36 × 23 cm | 15.7" W × 14" H × 9" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The HAC is less common than the Birkin;production is limited and most HACs are in smaller sizes (32cm, 36cm) rather than 40cm. The HAC 40 in Porosus crocodile is extremely rare due to the size requiring large, flawless skins. Poussière was discontinued years ago, making this a vintage exotic in a vintage color. The taller proportions and shorter handles mean this functions best as a travel bag or collector piece rather than a daily handbag. Excellent condition in vintage Porosus indicates careful storage and minimal use. CITES documentation is essential for exotic skins and confirms legal sourcing.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
HACs trade in a narrower market than Birkins;they appeal specifically to travel bag collectors and those seeking the original Hermès format. The 40cm size is less wearable than 32cm or 36cm, which affects demand. Porosus crocodile in HAC format commands premiums over leather but trades below comparably sized Porosus Birkins due to the HAC's more specialized function. Poussière appeals to collectors seeking discontinued neutral exotics. Excellent condition supports strong pricing within the HAC exotic market. This targets established exotic collectors or travel enthusiasts rather than general Birkin buyers.
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The JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain is hand-knotted from up to 60 varieties of natural semi-precious stones strung between lobster-clasp hardware at each end. The clasp configuration attaches directly to the sangle hardware of Hermès bags and converts the bag to crossbody or shoulder wear. The chain also functions independently as a long necklace without a bag attached.
Documented stone varieties include amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually hand-knotted between adjacent stones, securing the strand against bead loss in the event of any single break. Stones are sorted into four documented colorways: Rainbow, Natural, Turquoise, and Malachite. Exact stone composition within each colorway varies by piece due to the natural variation of the source materials.
Standard length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a crossbody drop appropriate for Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller, including the Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18 and 24, and Birkin 25. The chain can be doubled to produce a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry, and worn as a standalone necklace at full length. Hardware (Gold or Palladium clasp) is selected at order.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Hardware: Gold or Palladium clasp (selected at order)
Colorways: Rainbow / Natural / Turquoise / Malachite
Recommended For: Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller (Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18, Constance 24, Birkin 25)
Production: Hand-knotted, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected colorway range; exact composition varies by piece.
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The chain pairs with the full JaneFinds accessory chain collection for coordinated multi-chain layering. Standard wear is single-strand crossbody; doubling produces a shorter shoulder carry. The lobster-clasp configuration matches Hermès sangle hardware proportions and does not require additional adapters.
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The JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain converts top-handle carry of Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags into crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link is a flat, twist-pattern chain construction: each link rotates 90 degrees relative to its neighbors and interlocks tightly, producing a chain that lays flush against the body rather than twisting or rolling at the strap line. The pattern is the standard reference for flat-laying chainwork and remains the most stable shoulder-strap chain construction for weighted top-handle bags.
Hardware finish is offered in Gold or Palladium to match Hermès hardware on the carrying bag. Each chain terminates in a lobster clasp at one end and a spring ring at the other, attaching directly to the Kelly's sangle D-rings without adapters. Two clip sizes are offered: Standard Clip for Kelly 25, 28, 32, and 35; Small Clip for Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, and Mini Bolide. Link gauge is selected as Wide or Narrow at order; Wide produces a heavier, more visually present chain, Narrow a finer line.
Standard chain length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a standard crossbody drop for most Kelly sizes. The chain can be doubled for a shorter shoulder carry or worn standalone as a necklace. Pairs with the JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain and other accessory chain collection pieces for layered styling.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Cuban Link Chain
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (selected at order)
Clip Size: Standard or Small (selected at order)
Link Gauge: Wide or Narrow (selected at order)
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, Mini Bolide
Production: Made to order
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
