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Our 10-step process combines AI model scanning with human expert review. It covers hardware quality, stitching consistency, lining and interior details, date codes, serial numbers, logo and font accuracy, material texture and smell, overall construction, and cross-referencing against a database of known authentic pieces. Both the AI and human checks must pass before an item is approved for listing.

What condition is this item in?

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Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Alma MM Black Epi Leather 1998

EGP 45,000.00

EGP 57,000.00

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Sourced in Japan

Egypt's only Star Buyer approved at Japan's top luxury auction. Every piece passes through collectors' hands where provenance is verified and the margin for error is zero.

The kind of piece that doesn't announce itself.

This Louis Vuitton Alma MM in black Epi leather—authenticated in Cairo, produced in 1998 when the leather was cut thicker—was made before the 2000s shift to lighter hardware. The brass zipper still moves without hesitation. The Epi grain still catches light at angles. You can feel the difference in weight.

Product Summary

Brand: Louis Vuitton
Model: Alma MM
Material: Epi Leather (textured calfskin, water-resistant), Made in France
Color: Noir (Black)
Dimensions: 32cm W × 24cm H × 16cm D
Hardware: Brass-tone with natural patina
Date Code: AR0958 (1998, France)
Interior: Black textile lining, clean and intact
Condition: Excellent - minimal surface wear, no corner damage, interior spotless

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› The Vision

The Alma was designed in 1934 as Louis Vuitton's answer to the Art Deco movement—structured, symmetrical, unapologetically formal. This MM size, produced in Epi leather in 1998, represents the era when Vuitton still prioritized durability over logo visibility.

Epi was created for clients who wanted Louis Vuitton's craftsmanship without the monogram's attention. It was, and remains, the choice of those who know. This black Epi Alma predates the 2000s shift to lighter hardware and thinner leather. The grain is deeper. The structure holds without internal reinforcement.

It was built to outlast trends, and it has.

› The Provenance

Authentication:

Verified using date code AR0958 (1998 production, France), Epi leather grain pattern analysis consistent with late-1990s manufacturing, and hardware weight/finish comparison against known originals. The brass-tone patina, zipper teeth spacing, and interior textile weave all match Louis Vuitton's pre-2000s production standards.

Condition Assessment:

Exterior Epi leather shows minimal surface wear—no scratches, no corner scuffing, no color fading. Interior lining is clean with no staining or odor. Hardware functions smoothly with age-appropriate patina (not tarnish). Handles show light use but no cracking or separation. Stitching intact throughout.

This is not a restored piece. This is original condition, carefully maintained.

› The Dialogue

Build around this with this Jil Sander wool coat for timeless coordination, or pair with this sleek minimalist tube skirt for understated elegance. Explore complementary pieces from our New Arrivals collection, or discover more investment pieces in our Carry Luxe Icons collection. Cairo's collectors understand: one exceptional bag anchors a wardrobe for years.

The Sold Attire Standard

✓ Authenticated by in-house luxury specialists
✓ 14-day return privilege with complimentary collection
✓ Next-day delivery across Egypt

You will notice the weight immediately.

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