Clothing brand Gallery Dept. first originated in 2017 by artist and designer Josue Thomas. A couple of years before the brand’s installation, Josue sold a hand-sewn denim poncho off his own back to Johnny Depp’s stylist. Stemming from a lifelong love of clothing, Josue was inspired by creativity, streetwear culture, and a passion for vintage fashion. The fashion label Gallery Dept. strives to repurpose its garments into something new through innovation and creativity, while its goal is to create compelling products without sacrificing quality or artistic integrity. While upcycling garments into something completely different, the hybrid clothing label overlaps between being a streetwear label and a vintage store. Considered a staple of streetwear culture, the cult-followed brand has been worn by LeBron James, Kendrick Lamar, Migos, and Kendall Jenner. With a philosophy of collaborating, creating, and rebelling, the brand has collaborated with high-end fashion label Lanvin as well as the Hip Hop trio Migos.