If you're going to get a mono bag, I'd get a speedy over an alma or sologne. I love the alma, but the bottom is solid vachetta leather and will age much faster than other bags because it can dirty easier.
JMO. I love the alma and think it's a great choice in damier tho. Or mono if you're careful. It's a bad bag to start with tho when getting used to pampering LV. Let us know what you decide!
hi just to add i think the mono sologne is buckle fastening so it can be quite a trouble? though when i was trying the bag the sa did suggest to just loop through half but not fully buckle it (sorry hard to phase in words)
the multicolore in white or black looks great! alternatives for a messenger bag that you can use for travel are the naviglio in damier or azur. there's also the olav