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Gallery Dept.

Gallery Dept. is a Los Angeles-based unisex clothing brand that blends streetwear with artistic repurposing. Its core aesthetic features hand-painted details, distressed vintage garments, and reconstructed silhouettes. The brand represents a DIY subculture rooted in the philosophy of creating unique art through functional fashion.

History

Artist Josué Thomas founded Gallery Dept. in 2017, initially operating out of a studio in Los Angeles. The brand gained cultural significance by bridging the gap between high-end luxury and vintage workwear. It is recognized for popularizing the flared carpenter pant and reconstructed denim trends. Through collaborations with heritage houses like Lanvin, the brand introduced artisanal, one-of-a-kind production methods to the broader streetwear landscape and contemporary fashion history.
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