{"product_id":"hermes-hac-birkin-40-etain-togo-palladium-hardware","title":"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaut à Courroies (HAC) Birkin 40 in Etain Togo with Palladium hardware. The HAC is the original Hermès bag silhouette, predating the Birkin by nearly a century. Originally designed in the 1890s to carry riding saddles and boots, it is taller and more square than the standard Birkin 40, with shorter double rolled handles and a toggle closure instead of a turn-lock. Etain is a medium grey with warm undertones that sits between Gris Mouette (cooler) and Etoupe (warmer, more taupe) on the Hermès grey spectrum. Togo provides a textured grain with moderate structure. Palladium hardware reinforces the cool-neutral register. Tonal stitching. Interior lined in Etain Chèvre with no interior pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – Pristine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e K (2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Togo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palladium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 x 40 x 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, dust bag, clochette, lock, keys, care booklet, ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HAC 40 is produced in significantly smaller quantities than standard Birkin sizes. Its taller, more architectural proportions appeal to collectors seeking a silhouette distinct from the standard Birkin format. Etain in Togo with Palladium is a neutral specification with broad appeal across both men's and women's markets. The HAC format has gained renewed attention as Hermès has invested in limited-edition HAC variations (Cargo, Cosmos) that have elevated the silhouette's profile among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResale Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e HAC Birkins are less frequently available on the secondary market than standard Birkins due to lower production volume. The 40 cm size is the core HAC format and the most sought-after. Current 2025 production in new condition with full accessories is the strongest positioning for this specification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/the-janefinds-standard-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJaneFinds Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/https-janefinds-myshopify-com-blogs-news-hermes-luxury-blog\/decoding-hermes-stamp-symbols-a-guide-for-collectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Date Stamp Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⛓️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/janefinds-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccessory Chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/https-janefinds-myshopify-com-blogs-news-hermes-luxury-blog\/hermes-bag-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Size Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/consign\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSell With JaneFinds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"Product\",   \"name\": \"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware\",   \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Hermès\" },   \"material\": \"Togo\",   \"color\": \"Etain\",   \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/UsedCondition\",   \"description\": \"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 in Etain Togo with Palladium hardware. K stamp 2025. New. Authenticated by JaneFinds.\" } \u003c\/script\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium hardware. K 2025. New. Authenticated by JaneFinds.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jimy Bags","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53851160412528,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/jimy-bags.myshopify.com\/products\/hermes-hac-birkin-40-etain-togo-palladium-hardware","provider":"Jimy Bags","version":"1.0","type":"link"}