Hermès is a brand with much of its appeal based on its heritage. No one expects it to innovate; instead, dedicated customers want Hermès to keep doing the things its always done in exactly the ways that the brand has always done them. Although the brand sometimes rereleases bags from the archives, it’s somewhat rare that a new Hermès bag makes landfall, which is why we took particular note when we found the Hermès Halzan Bag, which is brand new for Fall 2014 and in stores now.
The Hazlan debuted on the Fall 2014 runway, and its selling point is that it can be worn four ways–as a shoulder bag, a crossbody, a north-south tote or a clutch. Such a structurally versatile bag is a particularly modern endeavor for Hermès, and and the result is surprisingly simple and discreet. When worn as a shoulder bag or crossbody (which is how I expect most people to carry it), there’s not even any exterior branding.
Official details on the Hazlan are few and far between, but here’s what I’ve gleaned from searching the Hermès section of our PurseForum: The bag is made of soft, durable clemence leather with Palladium hardware, and it comes in several popular Hermès shades, including gold, blanc, bleu saphir, etoupe, rouge H, rouge casaque, etain and black.
In the US, the Halzan retails for $5,000, while it will go for 3300 euros on the European market. There’s some indication that it will be sold on Hermes.com in the near future (and it would be in line with the kinds of bags the brand sells online – functional leather basics at the lower end of its handbag price continuum), but for now, you’ll have to pick one up in stores if you’re interested.
For reference, I’ve included some detail photos of the bag from PurseForum member jyyanks–this is her brand new Halzan in rouge casaque.
I can kind of see all the different ways it could be carried but, in the iteration shown here, it looks like it would be pretty annoying to get into or open/close. It will be interesting to see when there are more images available.
The picture of the tan one in your blog is beautiful. I’ve never been attracted to their Birkin bag nor any of their others, but this one grabbed my eye. Been in their stores several times and the only thing I ever wanted were their shoes-however, sizes are severely limited. Now, I want that purse in blue!
It is a gorgeous bag, also the first Hermes bag I’ve ever wanted. Beautiful and multi-purpose. But I do worry that it’s annoying to open and close properly and doesn’t look as nice when it’s not buckled close.
it’s great that the brand is bringing out a new design but i’ll happily pass on this one
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This is a good bag, it can be carried as crossbody, shoulder bag and clutch.
What colors are available for this style? I can see Blue Sapphire?Etoupe, Rough H, White, Sable, and Rouge Casaque. I don’t understand why there isn’t gold, taupe, blue jean and classic orange?
I looked through the post on forum, and people said it doesn’t come with gold or black. The sable looks like gold, but it has a yellow sense. The black one should ebene instead.
I have the mini Halzan in black and I love it. It holds quite a bit, and is the perfect bag for traveling. I love that it’s discreet as well. I don’t feel the need to advertise that it’s Hermes. When I carry it, I generally don’t bother with the buckle. It folds over neatly to prevent people from reaching in. I wouldn’t wear it if I was going someplace very dressy, but as a daily bag it’s just the ticket. It’s a go to bag whenever I head into NYC.