I bought my Damier Alma in February this year and the SA told me it was the last one in the store. Few days after my purchase I read that they were being modified.
When I saw the new “improved” Almas I was a little bit sad and disappointed, but when I think about it now I wouldn’t have changed a thing!
In those 6 months I spent beautiful moments with my bag and I don’t think that the new Alma would make much difference.
Now about the “improvements” - the clochette does not bother me, it's cute but that’s all there is to it and I read that you can order one if you like (
http://forum.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton-faqs/where-can-i-get-clochette-lost-pls-help-351202.html). I saw a picture of girl holding her EPI Alma Cassis with the clochette a year ago.
The thing I like about the new version are the protective studs on the bottom. I regret my Alma not having those, they really make it easier protecting the bottom of the bag.
And also, the new Almas are smaller than the old ones and that I do not like about them, I can barely fit what I need in my Alma.
BE HAPPY BECAUSE YOU HAVE A REALLY BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT, CLASSY AND AMAZING BAG! I KNOW I AM