Hermès Kelly Pochette Bicolor Noir / Violet Veau Doblis Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Pochette Bicolor Noir / Violet Veau Doblis Gold Hardware
A bicolor Kelly Pochette dating to 2004, the second year of Jean-Paul Gaultier's tenure as Hermès creative director. Noir Doblis on the body and flap, with Violet appearing at every interaction point: the interior lining, the sangles, the top handle, and the gussets that flank the body. The bicolor execution stays subtle from the front exterior, with the contrast emerging when the bag opens, when the handle is lifted, or in the side profile where the gusset shows.
Veau Doblis is Hermès' calf suede, finished with a dense, fine nap that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. The matte surface reads softer and more textured than smooth leather. Bicolor Doblis configurations are uncommon in Hermès production. Suede already limits run sizes due to skin selection and nap-direction matching requirements, and the addition of two coordinated colorways raises the production complexity another level. Gold hardware warms both colors, bridging the cool Noir body and the saturated Violet accents.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: H □ (2004)
Color: Noir / Violet
Leather: Veau Doblis (suede)
Hardware: Gold
Includes: Inquire
Dimensions: 22 x 13 x 6 cm | 8.7" W x 5.1" H x 2.4" D
Handle Drop: 2.5 cm | 1"
Notes: Some characteristic surface marks consistent with Doblis suede at this age and condition grade.
Collector's Insight:
First-period Kelly Pochettes from the early Gaultier era hold particular significance within the Pochette catalog. The 2004 production window represents a narrow timeframe when Hermès expanded Doblis production and bicolor configurations across the Kelly and Birkin lines, with Pochette-format pieces appearing in numbers significantly smaller than full-size handbags. Bicolor suede specifically is a layered rarity. The material limits production to begin with, and two-tone construction adds another variable to skin selection and dye-lot matching across coordinated colorways.
Resale Insight:
Early-era Kelly Pochettes from Gaultier's tenure trade differently than current production. Provenance and scarcity layer onto the inherent collector positioning of vintage Doblis. Bicolor suede from 2004 is effectively a one-of-few configuration in the secondary market. Survival rates for twenty-plus-year-old suede in Excellent condition are low across the broader Doblis catalog, which establishes a structural premium for examples that have retained surface integrity. Bicolor specifically narrows the comparable sales pool to a degree where pricing operates more on availability than comparables.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain is hand-knotted from up to 60 varieties of natural semi-precious stones strung between lobster-clasp hardware at each end. The clasp configuration attaches directly to the sangle hardware of Hermès bags and converts the bag to crossbody or shoulder wear. The chain also functions independently as a long necklace without a bag attached.
Documented stone varieties include amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually hand-knotted between adjacent stones, securing the strand against bead loss in the event of any single break. Stones are sorted into four documented colorways: Rainbow, Natural, Turquoise, and Malachite. Exact stone composition within each colorway varies by piece due to the natural variation of the source materials.
Standard length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a crossbody drop appropriate for Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller, including the Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18 and 24, and Birkin 25. The chain can be doubled to produce a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry, and worn as a standalone necklace at full length. Hardware (Gold or Palladium clasp) is selected at order.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Hardware: Gold or Palladium clasp (selected at order)
Colorways: Rainbow / Natural / Turquoise / Malachite
Recommended For: Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller (Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18, Constance 24, Birkin 25)
Production: Hand-knotted, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected colorway range; exact composition varies by piece.
Styling Notes:
The chain pairs with the full JaneFinds accessory chain collection for coordinated multi-chain layering. Standard wear is single-strand crossbody; doubling produces a shorter shoulder carry. The lobster-clasp configuration matches Hermès sangle hardware proportions and does not require additional adapters.
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JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain converts top-handle carry of Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags into crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link is a flat, twist-pattern chain construction: each link rotates 90 degrees relative to its neighbors and interlocks tightly, producing a chain that lays flush against the body rather than twisting or rolling at the strap line. The pattern is the standard reference for flat-laying chainwork and remains the most stable shoulder-strap chain construction for weighted top-handle bags.
Hardware finish is offered in Gold or Palladium to match Hermès hardware on the carrying bag. Each chain terminates in a lobster clasp at one end and a spring ring at the other, attaching directly to the Kelly's sangle D-rings without adapters. Two clip sizes are offered: Standard Clip for Kelly 25, 28, 32, and 35; Small Clip for Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, and Mini Bolide. Link gauge is selected as Wide or Narrow at order; Wide produces a heavier, more visually present chain, Narrow a finer line.
Standard chain length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a standard crossbody drop for most Kelly sizes. The chain can be doubled for a shorter shoulder carry or worn standalone as a necklace. Pairs with the JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain and other accessory chain collection pieces for layered styling.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Cuban Link Chain
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (selected at order)
Clip Size: Standard or Small (selected at order)
Link Gauge: Wide or Narrow (selected at order)
Recommended For:
Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, Mini Bolide
Production: Made to order
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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
