I've always loved the Alma bag. To me she's such an Icon. I remember while in Asia I'd seen this bag...wasn't interested in purchasing one, but surely thought it was so beautiful. It has been on my list for awhile. Love the in-depth review too...TFS so much Minnie. XOXO
I got Alma BB last year in October, I’ve been chasing it around Europe for a few months, finally found one last in DE in smallest boutique in Milan. Love it since then, very carefree and still looks new :)
Just want to share something..I used my Alma BB recently with my Speedy B strap (without the middle part) and I fell in LOVE again head over heels! It feels like having a whole new bag! It’s easier to carry and I’m not getting paranoid that my Alma will bump into things.
Loved this video! I've recently bought my first ever LV piece and I'm happy that I went with the neverfull but still I can't stop thinking about the alma bb...after this video I know that I have to have it. 😍
Thank you so much for such a great video! I recently ordered this bag (have not received it yet) to use as my everyday carry. I live in a rainy area, and decided to downsize to a smaller bag in ebene for the worry free aspect of it. I intend to love it and use it! Thanks again!
I've also done a wear & tear on the Alma BB over on my blog (thebeautynovel.blogspot.com) when I had it for 1,5 years.. honestly this bag holds up so well for the amount that I actually use it. I literally wore it every single day for a year straight and it's still in great condition!
Great video 👍 I’ve had the Alma bb DE since 2013. The leather strap will definitely stretch and become longer with wear. Mine is also lovely and soft now. It has no cracking or peeling, it’s just a bit longer now that it’s not as stiff . My zipper is still as smooth as the day I bought it. I have noticed the newer Alma bbs have stiff zippers! You have to ask the SA to let you see about 4 of them in order to get one that’s smooth. There are no wrinkles on my handles or any peeling. I can only hope LV is making these bags in the same quality as they did when I bought mine.
Love the Alma B.B. thinking of adding it to my collection but in the noir. I need a black bag and thought this bag is really nice in that print.. great video as always 💖
Great review Minnie...I wanted the Alma for my first LV bag but the Speedy stole my 💜. I've heard others mention wax paper to help with the zipper. Take care 😘
If the wear on your hardware is tarnishing, as opposed to chipping or scratching, it is very easy to clean. Here in Melbourne we have very humid summers and I fight a constant battle with tarnishing on handbags and some jewellery. If you rub over it with a gold jewellery cleaning cloth it will come off very easily and look all shiny and new again.
Wanting to purchase this bad in the monogram since I have the favorite in the Damier Ebene and don’t want two cross bodies in the same print.... strongly considering it
OF COURSE you have this bag and have a video 😍 My chase is about to begin for this bag in the preloved market but I was iffy as to whether I should get it in the DE or Monogram because I already have a Speedy 25 in DE. I didn’t want to be overkill with the same print but I don’t want to worry about uneven patina.
I just go my Alma bb it’s beautiful my strap have 8 hole!!! to make adjustment I love your Alma bb it’s an LV handbag that will last a lifetime and it appriciate in value thanknyiu for sharing
Glad you uploaded this video because I have a question. So I purchased the damier ebene alma BB in Paris last summer. Beautiful bag BUTTT...One day I saw a tear where the handle of the LV tag is and it broke my heart. I figured it rubbed against the leather too much and maybe that’s why 🤷🏻♀️. So much money on an LV and I already had a tear a few weeks in. Do you know if it can be fixed, the leather? The tear has gotten a little bigger and it upsets me knowing it cost so much. HELP
I would keep the zippers and lock situated on top of the bag to prevent jiggling and tarnish if I owned one☺️(It’s now Jan and I now own one can’t wait to pick her up from store!!)💕
Is the tarnishing on the feet normal wear and tear? My SA told me its not supposed to tarnish, but I guess they are just saying that? Idk. Pls. Help! 😢
Minnie, where is your sweater from? You wore it in your videos before and every time I see it I wonder where is it from. It looks so cozy and the color is gorgeous.
Thank you Minnie. I always learn a tidbit or two when I watch your videos! It helps to know that others are experiencing the same issues/concerns with their bags. My DE B 25 lock showed tarnishing a couple of weeks after I brought it home so I polish it up every so often.
Hey Minnie great review! I know you went over the wear and tear and if you had noticed torsion/twisting you would have mentioned it but I just wanted to ask. You said you mainly carry the bag by shoulder/crossbody strap. I know the detachable strap connects to opposite sides of the bag which can cause it to twist/lose its shape from the uneven distribution of the weight. Have you noticed any of that wear and tear? Or should I say, if you didn’t rotate your bags as well (because Your collect is GORGEOUS WHY WOULDNT YOU ROTATE SO OFTEN😘) could you foresee it as a potential wear and tear problem? Thanks!!!!!! I want to add it as my first luxury bag but that’s the one thing holding me back, I’d rotate it with my other kate spade and coach etc but I’d obviously want to wear it more since I want the cost per wear to be low :)
Great review otherwise! Love your videos. You have taught me so much about these luxury brands and have showed me this community of women who work hard and play hard for their luxury and break the stereotype of trophy wife (not that you aren’t beautiful, young and fabulous!) who just spends her husbands money and is above everyone else with her hand bags. Sorry I just wanted to leave this here because I thought your review was great and very in depth and I hope my question wasn’t raining on your parade of successful reviews. If that makes any sense... lol
Happy international women’s day. Love your collection. Can I ask what socks you wear with your Chanel espadrilles, I haven’t found any decent ones in the UK but I’m coming to the US soon & wondered which ones u think r the best??
Minnie!! Thanks for this video, I have a serious question. I also have an Alma bb that I’ve owned for about 1 year which I use not that much maybe on special occasions. I’ve noticed that where the handles on the side that faces the bag it has a little hole that is a crack or rubbed off leather, maybe from rubbing the buttons or the handle attachments. Does yours have that too? Thankyou!! Xxx
After I bought my YSL bag, and Chanel not having the rectangular mini in lambskin in stock, my husband suggested we go in the LV store in Venice. I never wanted anything from LV but I have seen your video on the Alma BB so I had the SA show me 3 different ones. I was surprised at how small it was but when I put it on, I fell in love. It was the only bag that I liked and so I got it also in DE. I’ve had it for a month and still love it. Thanks Minnie! I have my eyes on the Neonoe in pink pudre, if the dang Chanel mini is still an elusive unicorn.
Guia H. when i bought mine, i had only seen it on the internet and first time i saw it in store i went „oh, that really is tiny“ haha for some reason it looks bigger on photos but i ended up loving the size
Julia Noëlle Haha! I know!😊 I thought it was the nano, but nope. The Alma BB looks deceivingly bigger in pictures, even videos! But I love it on, just the perfect crossbody size👍🏼
Awesome video. Really nice to see you back. Awesome review. Great model shots. Love it. Thank You so much for sharing darling. Have a great week dear LYXBAG
Hi Minnie! This is really helpful because it is my #1 in 2018 wishlist! 😁 Thank you so much for all the information. Your video is always reliable and trustworthy! Quick question, I also live in Southern California. I do want this particular bag Made in france. But is it only luck to get mif by ordering online? Or do you ask your SA to find mif for you?
got mine in oct! used it for maximum 4 times and there is already wrinkling but it was there when i got it!!! going to LV soon again, to the store i got it and they will take a look at it to see if it is normal....
I bought an Alma PM pre-loved from FASHIONPHILE. It was in very good condition except for the zipper being stiff and catching all the time. It has nor improved at all, actually getting worse. Since I purchased the bag from Fashionphile, do you think that Vuitton would help me by waxing the zipper? Or will they fix any LV bad for a fee?
Hi, I just bought mine 10 days ago from LV Las Vegas (Made in France). I noticed that the leather trim and handles are matte, I noticed that yours is shiny. I’m wondering if you’ve heard about this. Thank you.
Lindsey Tatum yes! But I wouldn’t recommend it only because it looks a little weird and as it is a structured bag you’ll be bumping into things a lot more
Thanks Minnie! That a cute bag, one of my fav after speedy b 25 :) Can you help me how many bags that you “need” for a period?? I love speedys and I ve got many of...but I realized that I don’t need so much after a neverfull MM exampel... Thanks a lot!! 😍❤️😁
