The cute ALMA BB club!

[daisy913]

Could anyone here with a bubblegram alma attest to how the leather has been holding up? Been wanting it for a while, but concerned the leather will soften up (lose its shape) too much on the bottom, and it will wrinkle/pucker around the monogram quilting/stitching.

Thanks!

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

She’s such a beauty hun! Congrats! Alma bb in DE is an amazing bag - so elegant, cute and carefree at the same time! Glad that we’re now twinning Enjoy this cutie!
P.S. I would love to have her in black epi too!

Thank you!!! I’m sorry I missed your message earlier this week. My Epi leather is out for delivery - I hope I love her as much as DE. I’ll post an update here

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Just added the cutest Alma to my collection, I've always wanted to get one but either the time wasn't right and I felt like the permanent selection wasn't my taste. My SA informed me of the new Ramadan collection here in the UAE and I immediately knew this is THE ONE. I'm so in love!

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Omg! This bag is stunning and I love the strap!!! Please update us on how you are enjoying her!

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Yesss those straps are surprisingly very expensive! Mine is a regular strap too. I am glad she dropped the price for you - $1490 seems like a great deal! Let us know once you get this beauty It will feel great to be at purse peace

She’s out for delivery! I like the look of guitar straps for a casual vibe so I ordered a black one with SHW on amazon. We will see how she looks - I’ll post her here! I just hope I catch the delivery since it’s signature required

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

She’s here!! Omg I love her even more in person and moved right in! I added my silver chain strap and the drop and vibe look so good. I think she can be dressed down as well as dressed up. It’s such a different vibe from the DE and I feel less guilty about keeping both haha.

 

[SN63]

She’s here!! Omg I love her even more in person and moved right in! I added my silver chain strap and the drop and vibe look so good. I think she can be dressed down as well as dressed up. It’s such a different vibe from the DE and I feel less guilty about keeping both haha.

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Congratulations! She is gorgeous & I love the chain! Right? I feel good about having both since to me, they are totally different

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Congratulations! She is gorgeous & I love the chain! Right? I feel good about having both since to me, they are totally different

thank you!!!

 

[PrayersandPurses]

She’s here!! Omg I love her even more in person and moved right in! I added my silver chain strap and the drop and vibe look so good. I think she can be dressed down as well as dressed up. It’s such a different vibe from the DE and I feel less guilty about keeping both haha.

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Congratulations @J9Fell4Tiffanys . Love this. Black epi Alma is such a classic Enjoy wearing both your almas in good health and happiness

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Congratulations @J9Fell4Tiffanys . Love this. Black epi Alma is such a classic Enjoy wearing both your almas in good health and happiness

Thank you very much! ❤️ I can’t get over how in love I am haha! I’ll prob be annoying posting many pics of her in this entire forum lol. I’m at least sharing one more pic of her in this clubhouse for those use who might be interested in how she looks with other styles of guitar straps. I actually love this for a casual look! I know it seems silly to put an inexpensive Amazon strap on a luxury bag but I’m super happy with it.

 

[PrayersandPurses]

Thank you very much! ❤️ I can’t get over how in love I am haha! I’ll prob be annoying posting many pics of her in this entire forum lol. I’m at least sharing one more pic of her in this clubhouse for those use who might be interested in how she looks with other styles of guitar straps. I actually love this for a casual look! I know it seems silly to put an inexpensive Amazon strap on a luxury bag but I’m super happy with it.

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I love it it's not silly and you're not annoying at all. Seeing everyone's beautiful purses over and over again makes me happy. It's eye candy lol. Post away

 

[Iamminda]

I love it it's not silly and you're not annoying at all. Seeing everyone's beautiful purses over and over again makes me happy. It's eye candy lol. Post away

+1. TPF with all its daily eye candy offerings is a happy place for many of us .

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

I love it it's not silly and you're not annoying at all. Seeing everyone's beautiful purses over and over again makes me happy. It's eye candy lol. Post away

Aw thank you! Yes I love the eye candy especially now that I’m on a no-buy for a while haha!

 

[signoradolce]

Hi everyone, I'm new in this forum. So I've liked alma bb for a long time and finally decided to get it for my 30th birthday. Thought it would feel special. However when I received my alma bb in epi rose ballerine, the legs were a bit wobbly and I found some small stains on the leather and some tarnish in the end of the zipper.

So I went to a LV boutique and the SA offered me a replacement but I had to wait because they didn't have the stock in store. Fast forward 2 weeks later (yesterday) I received my new bag. This one looks newer and cleaner than my 1st one. Buuut I found small scracthes (I'm not sure if they are scratches or factory defect?). And the stitches on the handle are crooked (is it normal that the stitches are crooked like this?)

Now I'm not sure if I should ask for another replacement and wait (again) for maybe another 2 weeks. I'm also afraid if I'll get something worse. Opinion?

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Hi everyone, I'm new in this forum. So I've liked alma bb for a long time and finally decided to get it for my 30th birthday. Thought it would feel special. However when I received my alma bb in epi rose ballerine, the legs were a bit wobbly and I found some small stains on the leather and some tarnish in the end of the zipper.

So I went to a LV boutique and the SA offered me a replacement but I had to wait because they didn't have the stock in store. Fast forward 2 weeks later (yesterday) I received my new bag. This one looks newer and cleaner than my 1st one. Buuut I found small scracthes (I'm not sure if they are scratches or factory defect?). And the stitches on the handle are crooked (is it normal that the stitches are crooked like this?)

Now I'm not sure if I should ask for another replacement and wait (again) for maybe another 2 weeks. I'm also afraid if I'll get something worse. Opinion?View attachment 5747579View attachment 5747580View attachment 5747581

I would absolutely advocate for a replacement. I recently purchased a gently preloved Alma bb in Epi noir and it had marks like that but I paid $500 less than retail. Your bag should be pristine and you shouldn’t feel like you have to second guess it. Side note, she’s so pretty!!!

Also, I dropped my bag last night outside of my apartment. It didn’t fall far or on a rough surface but of course I got so nervous and there isn’t a mark on it. Super durable!

 

[signoradolce]

I would absolutely advocate for a replacement. I recently purchased a gently preloved Alma bb in Epi noir and it had marks like that but I paid $500 less than retail. Your bag should be pristine and you shouldn’t feel like you have to second guess it. Side note, she’s so pretty!!!

Also, I dropped my bag last night outside of my apartment. It didn’t fall far or on a rough surface but of course I got so nervous and there isn’t a mark on it. Super durable!

Thank you for your advice. I'm still considering if I want to keep the bag or not. It's kinda sad because I actually love this color. The thing is, there are not many available anymore in Europe. I checked some availability in some LV boutiques in Europe and it's only avaliable in like 4 or 5 boutiques (0 in Italy). I'm afraid if I exchange it again with another rose ballerine (the SA will order for me), there will be another defect since I can't inspect the bag in person So, I'm thinking to return the bag for an account credit and buy the one in rose trianon which I guess is available in many boutiques right now :')