Gallery Dept.’s Next Vans Project Adds Splatter Paint to the Vans Authentic

Josué Thomas’ Gallery Dept. label has continued to lean into the world of footwear collaborations, recently helping Asics launch an all-new silhouette that Thomas had a hand in designing — the Gel-K1011. Outside of the frequent Asics projects, the brand has also worked with Vans on multiple occasions, including in 2023 on the Old Skool and a pack of Vans Rowley XLT colorways. Josué is now back with the legendary skate brand, working on a paint splatter colorway of the Vans Authentic.

Unlike the previous Gallery Dept. x Vans projects, this one remains relatively calm in terms of its initial design. The pair utilizes a cream canvas upper that extends across the entire upper, including the tongue and the sockliner, while stark white shades grace the TPU eyelets and lace set. Outside of the yellow Vans tag attached near the toe, the upper is devoid of any branding. However, Gallery Dept.’s signature paint splatter, which has been seen on other footwear projects, takes over the toebox in a multi-color finish.