Hermès Mini Kelly Banana Belt Bag Framboise Doblis Suede Gold Hardware
Hermès Mini Kelly Banana Belt Bag Framboise Doblis Suede Gold Hardware
The Hermès Mini Kelly Banana Bag is a distinct vintage silhouette from the 1990s that captures the maison's experimental era. Designed as a functional "waist bag" long before the modern trend, its kidney-shaped structure curves ergonomically against the body. This rare example is crafted from Framboise Doblis Suede (Veau Doblis), a discontinued velvet-finish leather known for its intense color saturation and soft hand. The rich raspberry hue is amplified by the suede's matte texture, creating a depth of color impossible to achieve in standard calfskin.
The bag features the iconic Kelly turn-lock closure on a scaled-down front flap, flanked by the "Banana" curved sides. It is designed with a convertible strap system that allows it to be worn as a belt bag, a high-crossbody, or carried as a clutch. Finished with Gold Hardware, this piece stands as a testament to Hermès' ability to merge utility with high luxury. Finding a Doblis example in this condition is an exceptional event for the vintage market.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: 1990s
Model: Mini Kelly Banana (Waist Bag)
Color: Framboise (Raspberry)
Material: Doblis Veau Suede
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 20 × 11 × 3 cm | 7.8" W × 4.3" H × 1.2" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The "Banana" Kelly is a cult favorite from the 1990s, celebrated for its whimsical, ergonomic shape that predates the modern belt-bag craze. Doblis suede is a discontinued material, making any example highly collectible. This specific combination of the playful silhouette with the most delicate, luxurious leather in the archive represents a peak vintage acquisition.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Vintage small leather goods in Doblis suede are among the scarcest assets in the Hermès secondary market. Unlike standard leather vintage pieces which appear regularly, Doblis examples are often held in private collections for decades. A Framboise Banana Bag in excellent condition is a "Unicorn" find that commands a premium due to its fragility and rarity.
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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)
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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
