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Like many other iconic fashion statements that Chanel herself designed, the 2.55, which the 11.12 is based on, was revolutionary at the time of its creation. Today, the 11.12 is available in an array of sizes, from mini to jumbo to maxi, with the medium remaining arguably one of the most popular size options. The 2.55 is given a fully metal chain strap, while the 11.12’s strap has leather woven through the chain links. Notably it goes down in fashion history as the first Chanel bag that features the interlocking double-C logo.Īpart from that, the shoulder strap is also different across both models. The most prominent of these is the turn-lock clasp: On the 2.55, it is rectangular, while on the 11.12, it takes the form of Chanel’s interlocking double-C logo. Introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 1983, the 11.12 may look similar to its predecessor, but in fact carries several design features that are distinctly different.
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How, then, did the 11.12 get its numerical reference? It is said that it simply originated from the style code that was given to the bag model. Formally christened the 11.12 bag by the brand, the Classic Flap is a reinterpretation of the 2.55 bag that was designed by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in February 1955 (this date explains the numbers featured in its name).