Blue, gold & green · 11.12
A01112-B25087-UB640 · embroidered denim
Glass beads and strass turn the familiar flap into a decorated textile surface. The leather examples show a different reading of the same classic shape.
Photo & reference: Chanel ↗Chanel / House classic
Classic 11.12
Quilting, chain, and an interlocking CC closure. A useful starting point for understanding Chanel’s classic handbag vocabulary.
Look closer ↓The details, in colour
Notable Classic 11.12 examples
A current 11.12 and two historical Medium Classic Double Flap examples. The auction-house examples illustrate the broader Classic family; no A01112 suffix is inferred for them.
Iridescent blue · Medium Classic
Quilted calfskin · silver hardware · catalogued 2021
An iridescent leather surface catches light differently from embroidered denim; the medium double-flap format keeps the comparison focused.
Photo & reference: Sotheby’s ↗
Blue Roi Cobalt · Medium Classic
Quilted caviar · ruthenium hardware · catalogued 2016
Saturated cobalt, pebbled caviar texture and darker hardware offer three visible contrasts with the pale iridescent example.
Photo & reference: Sotheby’s ↗Documented examples, not availability listings. Manufacturer and auction-house descriptions identify each configuration; photographs remain credited to their sources.
Family and pictured example
Understanding the Chanel Classic 11.12
The pictured blue Classic 11.12 is embroidered denim, not the black lambskin version often used to describe this family. Keep the full reference with the material: the A01112 prefix is shared, while the suffix identifies a different configuration. This guide compares two documented examples rather than merging their specifications.
Classic 11.12 history and naming
The Classic 11.12 is a continuing Chanel handbag family, with leather and fabric interpretations. The blue bag pictured here is the Métiers d’art 2026 embroidered-denim reference A01112-B25087-UB640. Its material and embellishment differ from the black lambskin A01112-Y01295-94305 used below as a comparison. [1] [2]
Proportions and variants
Two Classic 11.12 references compared
Specifications are tied to the two complete references below. The blue bag is not lambskin. Published metric and imperial measurements use different rounding; neither exterior measurement is a usable internal-capacity measurement.
| Exact reference | Material and published size | Buying implication | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01112-B25087-UB640 · pictured | Blue, gold and green; embroidered denim, glass beads, strass and gold-tone metal. Published dimensions: 6.1 × 10 × 2.6 in. | Inspect decorative settings and embroidery; ask for the strap drop, which is not supplied here. | [2] |
| A01112-Y01295-94305 · comparison | Black lambskin; 15.5 × 25.5 × 6.5 cm. | Inspect leather panels, creases and corners under even light. | [1] |
Measurements are published exterior specifications unless stated otherwise. A size name is not a measured capacity or a guarantee of fit.
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Material changes what needs inspection
| Surface | Source-backed identity | Editorial inspection prompt | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidered denim | The pictured reference is a textile-and-embellishment configuration. | Request oblique close-ups where decoration meets folds and edges; ask about missing or replaced elements. | [2] |
| Lambskin | The black reference explicitly specifies lambskin. | Ask about surface treatment and repairs; compare the same panel in diffuse and raking light. | [1] |
Inspection prompts are editorial suggestions. A construction feature, stamp or accessory alone cannot establish authenticity; this guide does not authenticate individual bags.
Before buying and carrying
Classic 11.12 buying and ownership questions
Are Classic 11.12 and every Classic Flap listing interchangeable?
Do not assume so. Start with the complete reference and the seller’s measured dimensions. These two official records share a product family and prefix but differ in materials. A resale title without the suffix is not sufficient to assign the pictured bag’s specifications. [1] [2]
What do the dimensions tell me about capacity?
They describe the exterior, not the clear opening or the space with the flap shut. The two house pages use different units and rounding. Request a demonstration with your phone and glasses case; do not treat near-matching exterior measurements as proof of identical usable volume.
Which version is easier to maintain?
No comparative wear test has been performed here. For the blue example, ask about embroidery, bead and crystal repairs; for lambskin, ask about recolouring and leather restoration. Request a written repair assessment for the exact item instead of assuming one material is universally more durable.
What support does Chanel describe?
The product pages link to CHANEL & moi repair and restoration services. Ask Chanel about the exact reference, repair scope and eligibility before buying an item with missing decoration or damaged hardware; the presence of a service programme is not a promise that every repair will be accepted. [1]
What this guide can establish
Classic 11.12 evidence, condition and price context
Pictured colour: Blue, Gold & Green
Chanel identifies A01112-B25087-UB640 as Blue, Gold & Green embroidered denim with glass beads, strass and gold-tone metal. The live product page’s variation image uses the same -82040493.jpg asset shown here at multiple sizes; its image label names Blue, Gold & Green and its enclosing link points to this exact reference. This documents the colour configuration and image association, not current stock availability. [2]
Colour evidence checked 2026-09-20. This establishes a documented reference or sale example, not current stock availability, an independently verified original finish, or an exact screen-to-object colour match.
Both exact product pages were reviewed. Their dimensions and materials are manufacturer specifications. Strap drop, empty weight, internal measurements and comparative wear performance have not been established. Chanel is an information and photo source, not a reviewer or endorser of this independent guide.
Retail quotes, dealer asking prices and completed auction results measure different things. For a useful comparison, record the date, currency, taxes or buyer’s premium, exact configuration, condition, restoration and accessories. This page does not provide a current market price or forecast future value.
This is a desk-researched independent guide. No firsthand carrying test or external expert review is claimed. Photo credit identifies the linked source; it does not establish a reuse licence. Read our editorial method and corrections policy.
References and provenance
Sources for the Classic 11.12 guide
House pages support specifications and brand history. Auction-house articles supply specialist descriptions; individual sale listings describe particular examples. The tables link each factual comparison to the numbered sources below. Reviewed .
The blue image remains linked to its original attribution in the photo caption. Availability of historical sale pages can change.
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