John Galliano The Icons Gazette Newsprint Handbag
Gazette Newsprint Handbag
Handbags · Gazette · 2000s

Gazette Newsprint Handbag

A compact Galliano handbag that wears the Gazette like a front page.

$595 at 1stDibs

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Story & heritage

This smaller handbag makes the Gazette feel almost literal: 1stDibs highlights the mock headlines, including 'Perfect Crime' and 'Galliano's Club Paris,' which turn the surface into a self-authored tabloid. It is a compact counterpoint to the larger tote, but it pushes the same idea even harder.

As a product family it matters because Galliano used the Gazette not only as clothing print but also as accessory identity. On bags like this, the motif becomes the bag's entire personality rather than a seasonal trim.

Materials & craft

The listing specifies 100% leather with 100% polyester lining, a zipper closure at the top, double top handles, and multiple interior pockets. It also notes that the original shoulder strap is missing on this specific archived example.

100% leather100% polyester liningzip closuredouble top handlesinterior pocketsMade in Italy

How to choose & style

This is the more collectible-feeling Gazette bag: compact, graphic, and better as a statement carry than an all-day workhorse. It looks strongest with simple black dressing that lets the print read sharply.

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