Hermès Birkin 40 HAC Rose Azalée Evercolor leather and Gris Clair Wool Toudou Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 40 HAC Rose Azalée Evercolor & Gris Clair Wool Toudou Palladium Hardware
The Hermès HAC 40 "Toudou" is a specialized iteration of the Maison’s original handbag, the Haut à Courroies. Designed to address the substantial weight of full-leather HACs, this version utilizes Gris Clair Wool Toudou for the main body—a dense, felt-like textile that significantly reduces the bag's mass while adding tactile warmth. The structural elements (flap, handles, sangles, and base) are reinforced with Evercolor Leather in Rose Azalée.
Evercolor is a pressed calfskin known for its tight grain and satin finish, offering greater durability than Swift while maintaining a softer hand than Epsom. The vibrant Rose Azalée serves as a high-contrast frame against the utilitarian grey wool, creating a "Sport-Chic" aesthetic. Finished with Palladium Hardware, this 40cm bag functions as a lightweight weekender or travel companion rather than a standard handbag.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Model: HAC 40 (Haut à Courroies)
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 is an obscure branch of the HAC family, produced in limited numbers for collectors who actually travel with their bags. The primary advantage here is functional: a standard leather HAC 40 is heavy even when empty; this wool variant is manageable for carry-on travel. The Rose Azalée specification is unusually feminine for the HAC silhouette, which typically leans masculine, making this a rare crossover piece.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Mixed-media HACs (like the Cargo, Fray Fray, and Toudou) occupy a specific niche in the resale market. They do not trade with the velocity of Birkin 25s, but they command strong prices among completist collectors and travelers. Value is heavily dependent on the condition of the wool, as textile bags are difficult to restore; this example in Excellent condition represents a secure entry point into the large-format category.
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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
