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*Updated Dec 2023*<\/strong> Designed by Gaston Louis Vuitton<\/strong> as a special order for Coco Chanel<\/strong> in 1925<\/strong>, this now iconic bag debuted to the public in 1934<\/strong>. It was the second handbag designed by the luxury fashion house, after the Speedy<\/strong>. Chanel asked for a dome handbag, which she could use on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debuting as the \u201cSquire Bag<\/strong>\u201d this history-rich accessory was created into a thinner version, known as the \u201cChamps \u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>\u201d in 1955<\/strong>. Shortly, the \u201cChamps \u00c9lys\u00e9es\u201d was discontinued, and the Squire was reincarnated into the \u201cAlma<\/strong>\u201d in 1992<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name Alma pays homage to the Place De L\u2019alma<\/strong>, where the Seine and Rue Montaigne meet. This place raises a fond memory with me – my friend and I attended a Women @ Dior<\/a> event on Avenue Montaigne (check out my Dior Diaries here<\/a>), and then needed to get to our hotel for the evening\u2026 the day of the rail strikes, no taxis and a *lot* of rain. We brought the British weather with us, and trekked to our hotel for 2 hours on foot\u2026 to say we were drenched is an understatement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FEATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This curvy architectural bag is a truly chic and versatile piece. The dome<\/strong> shape, much like a half moon with a flat base, with two curvy leather handles (the \u201cToron<\/strong>\u201d) creates an iconic silhouette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I love about this bag is that the double zip<\/strong> curves all<\/strong> the way round the circumference, and isn\u2019t just placed at the top end of the bag. This feature increasing the ease of accessibility<\/strong> to inside the bag, meaning that you can easily place items into the bag and find your items when out and about. Inside, there\u2019s a large storage compartment and two smaller side pockets <\/strong>which are great for slotting keys and your cardholder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 4 protective metal feet of the bag increase its durability and ensure that the bag sits still when placed to rest. The leather tag (\u201cClochette<\/strong>\u201d) and padlock<\/strong> add a touch of mystery. LV also have the option of complimentary hot<\/strong> stamping<\/strong> of the leather tag – I\u2019d recommend to add this personal touch to your bags! As a fashion house with deep roots in luxury luggage, this bespoke hot-stamping is a lovely way to add your mark to your Louis Vuitton luggage collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alma BB in Damier Ebene Canvas<\/strong> is on my wishlist – the dark chocolate-y brown chequered board creates a further luxurious feel to the bag. The interior is a gorgeous bright red<\/strong>, adding further allure to this piece. I also love the BB size as its super versatile. Team with an elegant black dress<\/strong>, short light brown fur jacket and Louboutin<\/strong> heels<\/strong> for a date night look. Add the detachable strap and pair with black calfskin leather Chanel espadrilles<\/strong>, a cropped black leather jacket, and The Iconic Black Skort and cute top for a relaxed yet polished daytime running errands look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Louis Vuitton Alma BB in Damier Ebene Canvas, \u00a31,220. <\/a>
Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
Further information found on the LV website here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Monogram Canvas<\/strong> is another iconic LV print. However, unlike the Damier Ebene Canvas, the bottom is not treated, and so the damier is more durable in that respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alma also is available in Epi-leather<\/strong>. The Guimauve is a beautiful shade and I can imagine it being a delicate addition to a spring outfit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other materials include the Monogram Vernis<\/strong> (a shiny, polished bag) and exotic skins, including Ostrich<\/strong> and Crocodile<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
Alma PM in Black Epi-leather (\u00a31,780) here.<\/a>
Alma BB in Monogram Canvas (\u00a31,220) here<\/a>.
Alma BB in Monogram Vernis (\u00a31,550) here<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CRUISE 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquiere truly has injected a punch of fun colour and style to the Alma line through his aquatic-themed Cruise 2024 collection. Set on Lake Maggiore’s Borromeo Palace, the dreamy Cruise 2024 collection transports you to a whimsical fantasy land, and evokes images of mythical aquatic creatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghesquiere introduces thick quilting to the Alma, and combined with the pastel colours of “Rosabella” pink and “Lagoon” blue, evokes the pearlescent magical scales on mermaids. The thick quilted pattern creates a structured bag, making it durable and adding a powerful touch to outfits. Whilst the traditional Alma is created from light canvas, this Cruise Alma is created from lambskin, creating a soft, irresistible texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I saw the intriguing pink bag on the shelf, I was instantly drawn to it. When you look closer, you can see that the “Rosabella” pink is hand-painted ombre – this further adds to the three-dimensional quilted tactile effect. The light pink and aquatic blue are complemented by gold hardware, further adding a luxurious aura. Although pink, this “Rosabella” bag complements neutral beige and black outfits well, injecting a delicate touch of colour whilst remaining refined. The gorgeous “Lagoon” Blue nano bag is a stunning piece as a summer date night bag. My Wishlist has expanded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SIZES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alma comes in X sizes, and I personally love the small and quaint BB (the smallest size)<\/p>\n\n\n\n