The Ultimate Guide: Louis Vuitton Alma Bag
The history of the Alma bag
The ‘Alma’ is one of Louis Vuitton’s most iconic bags. The bag was originally commissioned by no other than Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel as a one-of-piece for herself. It wasn't until 1934 that she gave Louis Vuitton the permission to put the bag into general production who launched thag bag under the name 'Squire'. In 1955 the bag was renamed the'Champs-Elysee' and it wasnt until 1992 that the bag was named 'Alma'.
Over the years the bag has been produced in countless materials like Monogram and Damier canvas to every shade of color in Epi and Monogram Vernis leather, as well exotics skins like ostrich, python and crododile. And of course countless limited runway editions with various arstist and stylist.
What sizes was the Alma produced in?
The Alma was produced in the following sizes, however the GM size is currently not available at Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Alma Mini Bag 21cm W x 16cm H x 10cm D 8.27in W x 6.3” H x 3.94” D
Louis Vuitton Nano Alma Bag 17cm W x 12cm H x 8cm D 6.7”W x 4.7”H x 3.1”D
Louis Vuitton BB Alma Bag 23.5cm W x 17.5cm H x 11.5cm D l 6.7”W x 4.7”H x 3.1”D
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag 32cm W x 25cm H x 16cm H l 12.8”W x 9.5”H x 6”D
Louis Vuitton Alma MM Bag 36cm W x 28cm H x 17cm D l 14”W x 11”H x 6.7”D
Louis Vuitton Alma GM Bag 39cm W x 29cm H x 18.5cm D l 15.2”W x 11.3”H x 7.2”D
How Much Does a Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Cost?
Pricing changes hugly depending on the material and size. Prices are based on 2019 price list or the last know price for out of production or limited edition versions.
Louis Vuitton Mini Alma Bag
| Epi Leather | $1'350 |
| Monogram Vernis | $1'350 |
Louis Vuitton Nano Alma Bag
| Epi Leather | $1'200 |
Louis Vuitton Alma BB Bag
| Monogram Canvas | $1'230 |
| Damier Canvas | $1'230 |
| Epi Leather | $1'620 |
| Epi Denim | $1'770 |
| Monogram Vernis | $1'860 |
| Patent Leather | €1'350 |
| Python | $6'250 |
| Ostrich | $7'350 |
| Crocodile | $22'200 |
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag
| Monogram Canvas | $1'530 |
| Damier Canvas | $1'530 |
| Epi Leather | $2'160 |
| Monogram Vernis | $2'390 |
| Patent Leather | $2'470 |
| Ostrich | $9'400 |
Louis Vuitton Alma MM Bag
| Monogram Canvas | $1'850 |
| Damier Canvas | $1'850 |
| Epi Leather | $2'500 |
| Monogram Vernis | $2'810 |
Louis Vuitton Alma GM Bag
| Monogram Canvas | $1'960 |
| Epi Leather | $2'810 |
| Monogram Vernis | $3'100 |
| Epi Electric | $3'100 |
| Ostrich | $12'300 |
Limited Edition and Runway Alma Bags
Louis Vuitton x Azzedine Alaia Cenenaire Monogram Alma Bag
1996 limited edition for the 100th anniversary of the Monogram Canvas. Fashion designer Azzedine Alaia created this unique Alma in Monogram Canvas and leopard-printed calf hair. Available in one size only for $4’800.
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Alma Bag
S/S 2001 limited runway edition in collaboration with artist Stephen Sprouse. Crafted in white calfskin leather in either peach or black. Available as PM for $, Horizontal for $ and Haut for $.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Alma
2002 introduction of the Monogram Mini Lin in blue and Cerise. Available in Horizontal $700 and Haut $1’210.
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Multicolore Canvas Alma Bag
S/S 2003 limited edition in collaboration with artist Takeshi Murakami. Crafted in Multicolore Canvas and zip pocket on the front in White or Black. Available for $2'480. Later produce as part of the permenate collection until 2015 in PM (without front pocket) for $2'720 and GM (with flap front pocket) for $2'930.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Miroir Alma Bag
F/W 2006 limited runway edition. Crafted in glazed leather in either gold or silver. Available in MM for $’2100.
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Monogram Vernis Roses Alma Bag
2009 limited tribute edition for artist Stephen Sprouse. Crafted in Monogram Vernis with rose-print in Rose Pop or Vert Tonic. Available in MM for $2’610.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Alma
F/W 2009 limited runway edition. Crafted in Monogram canvas with black leather and embroidered with either black or amber sequins. Available in one size only for $2’470.
Louis Vuitton Double Jeu Neo Alma
F/W 2009 limited runway edition. Crafted in Monogram embossed calfskin leather in black with gold jacquard separate bag or blue with silver jacquard separate bag. Available in one size only for $4’500.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Rayures Alma
2012 limited Valentine’s Day edition. Crafted in striped Monogram Vernis leather in either Amarante Raye or Pomme d’Amour Raye. Available in BB for $1’490.
Louis Vuitton Malletage Alma
F/W 2014 limited runway edition. Crafted in quilted calfskin leather in black, beige and released in 2015 in red or blue. Available in BB for $3’950 or PM for $4’700.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Infrarouge Alma Bag
S/S 2015 limited runway edition. Crafted in black and red Monogram canvas. Availble as PM for $3’550.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Shine Alma Bag
P/F 2015 limited edition. Crafted in shiny Monogram canvas with colored corners in Bordeaux, Bleu Royal or Black. Available in PM for $3’550.
Louis Vuitton Epi Azteque Alma Bag
F/W 2015 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather with Aztec appliques in Denim or White. Available in BB for $2’350 or PM $3’150.
Louis Vuitton Signature Alma Bag
F/W 2015 limited runway edition. Crafted in calfskin with print in white. Available as PM for $2’530.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Totem Alma Bag
F/W 2015 limited edition. Crafted in classic Monogram Canvas with leather appliques in Flamingo or or Magenta. Available in BB for $1’820 or PM for $2’350.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Stickers Alma
F/W 2015 limited edition. Crafted in Monogram Vernis patent leather and covered in stickers in White. Available in PM for $2’820.
Louis Vuitton Studded Malletage Alma Bag
Cruise 2016 limited edition. Crafter from black quilted leather with metal studs. Available in PM for $5’600 or Geant for $7’050
Louis Vuitton Epi Aqua Alma Bag
Cruise 2016 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather with water print in Available in BB for $2’230 or PM for $2’500.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Metal Stones Alma Bag
Cruise 2016 limited edition. Crafted in Monogram canvas with silver and gold metal studs. Available in BB for $1’930 and PM for $2’270.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Jungle Dot Alma
S/S 2016 limited edition. Crafted in Monogram Vernis with dot-print in Sugar Poppy (pink red) or Coquelicot Denim (red blue). Available in BB for $2’220
Louis Vuitton Epi Chain Flower Alma Bag
S/S 2016 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather with chain-link print in Black, White or Rose. Available as BB for $2’350.
Louis Vuitton Alma Fusion Bag
S/S 2016 limited edition. Crafted in leather with giant mirror studsin black or red. Available as MM for $5’500.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Alma B’N’B Bag
S/S 2016 seasonal edition. Crafted in Monogram Canvas with either black or red leather handles. Available as one size only for USD 2’270.
Louis Vuitton Monogram World Tour Alma Bag
F/W 2016 limited edition. Crafted in classic Monogram canvas with hotel stickers the PM size has black leather details. Available as BB for $1’470 or PM for $1’770.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Flower Alma Bag
F/W 2016 limited edition. Crafted in Monogram Vernis patent leather with flower appliqués in Rose Ballerine or Amarante. Available in BB for $2’230.
Louis Vuitton Epi Tropical Alma
Cruise 2017 limited runway edition. Crafted in multicolor Epi leather in Bleu Rose or Vert. Available as BB for $1’730.
Louis Vuitton Epi Race Alma
Cruise 2017 limited runway edition. Crafted in black Epi leather with race-print in Noir Rouge or Noir Vert. Available in BB for $2’230 or PM $2’500.
Louis Vuitton Night Light Alma Bag
S/S 2017 limited edition. Crafted in black leather, reverse Monogram canvas and gold coated canvas with studs. Available in PM for $2’680.
Louis Vuitton Epi Blooming Flowers Alma
F/W 2017 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather with Flower appliques in Rose Ballerine or Black. Available in BB $2’000.
Louis Vuitton Epi Sequin Flames Alma Bag
2017 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather embroidered in sequins in Bleu Nuit. Available in Nano for $1’550.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Lovely Birds Alma Bag
2017 limited edition. Crafted in classic Monogram Canvas with owl face appliques. Available in Nano for USD 1’320.
Louis Vuitton Epi Kabuki Alma Bag
Cruise 2018 limited runway edition. Crafted in Epi leather with Kabuki mask print in red or blue. Available as BB for $2’140.
Louis Vuitton Epi Samurai Alma Bag
Cruise 2018 limited runway collection. Crafted in black Epi leather with red and white emboridered trim. Available as PM for $3’650.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Metallic Alma Bag
Cruise 2018 limited edition. Crafter from Monogram Vernis in either Gris Metal with natural leather handle or pink with black leather handle. Available as BB for $.
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Karakoram Alma
F/W 2018 limited edition. Crafted in Ebene Damier canvas with red leather center and gold-tone studs. Available in BB for $1’900.
Louis Vuitton Time Trunk Alma Bag
F/W 2018 limited edition. Crafted in painted canvas. Available in BB for $2’260 or PM for $2’550.
Louis Vuitton Epi Sticker Alma
F/W 2018 limited edition. Crafted in Epi leather with stickers in Rose Ballerine, Coquelicot and black. Available in BB for $2’170.
Louis Vuitton x Grace Coddington Alma Souple Bag
Cruise 2019 limited edition in collaboration with stylist Grace Coddington. Crafted in black and white Monogram Canvas enlivened with relief-printed dogs and cats. Available in MM for $2’600.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Pop Alma
S/S 2019 limited edition. Crafted in Monogram Vernis patent leather with colorful Epi leather and black and white Monogram canvas in Berlingot Pink. Available as BB for $2’070.
Louis Vuitton Love Lock Alma Bag
S/S 2019 limited edition. Studded with padlocks and keys. Available in BB Monogram Canvas for $1’900 or BB Epi leather for $2’170.
Louis Vuitton Denim Alma Bag
Pre-Fall 2019 limited edition. Crafted in malletage quilted dark denim canvas and tan leather handles with minuscule Monogram print. Available in BB for $1’500
Louis Vuitton Neo Alma Bag
Fall 2019 Introduction. Crafted in Monogram Empreinte leather in Noir or Creme for PM and additionally in Cherry Berry for BB. Available in BB for $1’960 and PM for 2'370.
