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Hermès Kelly Pochette Rubis Veau Doblis Suede Palladium Hardware

Sale price$33,696.00 CAD

Hermès Kelly Pochette Rubis Veau Doblis Suede Palladium Hardware

This Hermès Kelly Pochette is a rare textural masterpiece from the Jean-Paul Gaultier era. Crafted in Rubis Veau Doblis (Suede), the bag features a velvety, light-absorbing finish that gives the deep ruby-red hue a softness impossible to replicate in standard leather. Doblis is one of the most fragile and difficult materials to work with, requiring the selection of flawless hides to avoid irregularities in the nap. Consequently, production numbers for Doblis bags have always been incredibly low, making them "Unicorn" finds in the secondary market.

The rich, jewel-toned suede is accented by cool Palladium hardware, creating a sophisticated contrast that feels both vintage and timeless. Produced in 2006 (Stamp J Square), this piece captures the experimental luxury of Gaultier's creative direction, where texture was prioritized as highly as form. It is a delicate, "evening-only" treasure that speaks to the connoisseur who values rarity over utility.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: 2006, J□
Model: Kelly Pochette
Color: Rubis
Material: Veau Doblis Suede
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 22 × 13 × 6 cm | 8.5" W × 5" H × 2.5" D

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Doblis Kelly Pochettes are exceptionally elusive. For many collectors, they represent the pinnacle of the "Mini Bag" category because they combine the structural elegance of the Kelly with the tactile luxury of suede. Rubis is a particularly desirable color in this material because it reads as a true, deep red without the orange undertones often found in Vermilion or Rouge H. It is a "Grail" piece for the texture-focused collector.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Suede Hermès bags occupy a unique niche in the investment landscape. While they are more delicate than Epsom or Togo, their scarcity drives significant premiums. A Doblis Kelly Pochette from the mid-2000s is considered an archival piece. As Hermès has largely phased out Doblis production for handbags due to the difficulty of sourcing the material, existing examples in excellent condition are becoming increasingly valuable assets.


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