Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland is making headlines with his collection of Hermès bags, including custom Birkins and Haut à Courroies (HAC) models. Haaland, known for his skills on the field, has been spotted carrying his luxury bags at the World Cup, sparking a discussion about men and traditionally feminine accessories.
Luxury Handbags and Masculinity
Stylist and TikToker Jack Savoie pointed out Haaland’s collection, saying, ‘I think there’s just an increasing appreciation for beautiful things, gender aside.’ Haaland’s collection includes a special edition ‘Endless Road’ HAC and a moss-colored canvas HAC. He has also been spotted carrying his girlfriend’s Birkin 25 inside his HAC 50.
Haaland isn’t the only soccer player with a taste for luxury handbags. Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk also own Hermès bags. The French men’s national team arrived at the World Cup with HACs, as well as bags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
The discussion around Haaland’s bag collection has sparked a debate about men and luxury handbags. Some have criticized Haaland for carrying a ‘handbag,’ while others have praised him for his sense of style. Savoie notes that the idea of a handbag being ‘feminine’ is a relatively recent concept, as Hermès originally created the HAC as a carryall for horse riding equipment.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
