LOUIS VUITTON. Alma Mini Vernis bag. In embossed red patent leather. Double short handle for handbag. Gold-tone metal hardware. Zipper closure. Four protective rivets on base. Large interior in red. With removable shoulder strap. With padlock and key. Slight marks of use. Measurements: 24 x 18 x 11 cm. The iconic Louis Vuitton Alma bag is characterized by the timelessness of its design. It is named after the Alma Bridge, a stretch in Paris that connects two of the most fashionable districts of the French capital. Designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton in the 1930s, the Alma has endured as a symbol of timeless style, captivating great fashion icons such as Coco Chanel. The Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis line was first introduced in 1998. In French, "vernis" means varnish, which explains the glossy effect of the finishes.

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