Hermès HAC 40 Toudou Rose Azalée Evercolor Gris Clair Wool Palladium Hardware

Hermès HAC 40 Toudou Rose Azalée Evercolor Gris Clair Wool Palladium Hardware

The Hermès HAC 40 Toudou in Rose Azalée Evercolor and Gris Clair Wool with Palladium Hardware is a lightweight variant of the Haut à Courroies travel bag. The Toudou version uses wool felt for the main body instead of leather, which reduces weight significantly compared to all-leather HACs. Gris Clair wool forms the body, while Rose Azalée Evercolor leather reinforces the structural elements: flap, handles, straps, and base.

Evercolor is a pressed calfskin with tight grain and satin finish—more durable than Swift, softer than Epsom. Rose Azalée is a pale baby pink—lighter and more delicate than Rose Sakura, cooler than Rose Confetti. Gris Clair is a light grey wool felt. Palladium hardware provides cool-toned harmony. The 40cm size is designed for weekend travel rather than daily handbag use. The wool body requires different care than leather—it cannot be cleaned like leather and shows staining more visibly. In Excellent condition.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Model: HAC 40 Toudou
Color: Rose Azalée (Leather) / Gris Clair (Wool)
Material: Evercolor Leather & Wool Toudou
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 40 × 36 × 23 cm | 15.75" W × 14" H × 9" D

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The Toudou line was produced in limited quantities as a functional solution to the weight of all-leather HAC 40s. The wool body makes this more practical for actual travel use. Rose Azalée in HAC format is unusual—most HACs use masculine neutrals rather than pale pinks. The combination of pink leather with grey wool creates contrast. Wool condition is critical since textile cannot be restored like leather—excellent condition at this age indicates careful use. The 40cm size means this functions as a travel bag or collector piece rather than a daily bag.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Mixed-media HACs (Toudou, Cargo, Fray Fray) occupy a specialist niche—they appeal to collectors seeking unusual formats and travelers prioritizing weight reduction. These trade at lower volumes than standard HACs or Birkins due to narrower buyer pools. Wool condition heavily affects pricing since textile damage is difficult to repair. Rose Azalée appeals to specific buyers seeking pink Hermès pieces in large formats. This targets HAC collectors or travelers who actually use their bags rather than Birkin collectors seeking pristine investments. Excellent condition supports strong pricing within the HAC Toudou market.

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