Louis Vuitton
Alma BB — Amarante
Still sold newBB · Monogram Vernis Patent Leather · Gold hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $680 (-32%) vs. original retail of $2,150 (this style is still sold new — the brand may have adjusted its retail price since we last checked)
Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the Alma BB
Introduced in 1934 and named after Paris's Place de l'Alma, the Alma is one of Louis Vuitton's oldest structured silhouettes, defined by its trapezoidal base and twin top handles. Its long production history means it trades in both canvas and full-leather versions.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Material — Epi leather versions generally hold value better than coated canvas since they show wear differently
- Structured base condition — the flat bottom is prone to corner wear that visibly affects resale price
- Size (BB/PM/MM) — BB is the most in-demand size on the current resale market
Other Alma BB variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Louis Vuitton Alma hold its value?
- Reasonably well for a structured leather bag — it benefits from being a long-running, recognizable silhouette rather than a seasonal release.
Louis Vuitton (est. 1854) — The world's best-selling luxury brand by handbag volume, known for monogram canvas and periodic, publicly documented price increases that have historically supported resale values on its most iconic styles.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.