The Mini
Elegant Handbag
Meet the Mini your doctor’s bag turned everyday statement piece. Compact, classy, and fully customizable. For when you love the Van Veer look, but want it in a handier size.
Signature Details
The Original is a classic doctor’s bag, designed for General Practitioners and The Mini is a compact version of our classic doctor’s bag designed as an elegant everyday handbag with the same timeless framed shape.
Handmade from premium leather, it features a secure doctor’s bag lock and an adjustable shoulder strap for comfortable daily use. Inside, you’ll find a small zipper pocket to keep your essentials like phone, wallet or keys neatly in place.
DIMENSIONS
- Width: 29 cm
- Depth: 14 cm
- Height: 20 cm
- Adjustable strap: 95 – 110 cm
- Opening: 25 x 13 cm
Design It Your Way
You choose — we create
Select your favorite leathers for the body, handles, hinge, and lining every detail is up to you. Each Mini is handmade to order, making it truly one of a kind.
Prefer a little help? Choose from our pre-designed Minis for a quick start and effortless style. Whether you want full creative freedom or a beautifully curated design, the choice is yours.
Mini - Leather Handbag
Customize Every Detail
With our 3D Design Tool, you can explore color combinations and get a feel for your perfect Mini. Once you’re ready, simply select your preferred leathers for each part — the body, hinge, handles, details, and lining. Each Mini is handmade to order, reflecting your personal style in every stitch.
Get inspired
Burgundy
Ivory & Petrol
Fuchsia
Mostaza & Red
Burgundy
Ivory & Petrol
Fuchsia
Mostaza & Red
next steps
Inspiration & How to Customize
Designing your own bag can feel like a big step. We’ve made it easier by selecting three signature styles as an inspiring starting point.
Need help getting started? We’ve created a step-by-step Design Guide to make the process simple and fun. Follow the guide, and you’ll be designing like a pro in no time!
Designing your own bag can feel like a big step. We’ve made it easier by selecting three signature styles as an inspiring starting point.
Need help getting started? We’ve created a step-by-step Design Guide to make the process simple and fun. Follow the guide, and you’ll be designing like a pro in no time!
Mini FAQ
Check out this page to see what you can Customize with your bag.
Go to our 3D-Design Tool to simulate your Mini immediately!
Please note that the 3D tool is a simulation, which means that colors and structures never correspond 100% to reality. Use the images of our leather samples on our custom bag page and all the examples on our Instagram account as a more natural reference for the look and feel of your bag.
1. Doctor’s bag style guide
This free download ignites your creative juices and helps you decide on what direction to take.
2. Personal Color Card
Order a Personal Color Card to experience the look and feel of 9 different types of leather in real life.
3. Private Design Session
If you want ultimate reassurance regarding colors and how they combine; please book a Private Design Session with Vera. During a 20-minute virtual session, Vera guides you through the custom options and answers all your questions. By the end of your session, you’ll have decided on every detail of your design, all ready to order.
We recommend Two side interior pockets to have small things on hand, and an exterior zipper pocket for quick access to essentials like your keys.
Each VanVeer is handmade just for you, with a lead time of 8/9 weeks. We understand this might feel long compared to “order today, receive tomorrow” shopping, but remember: we don’t carry stock. Every bag is uniquely crafted, and good things take time. Trust us – it’s worth the wait!
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