Vans and GALLERY DEPT. Reunite for Hand-Painted OTW Authentic 44
Set to release March 27.
Name: Gallery Dept. x Vans Authentic 44
Colorway: Off-White/Multicolor
SKUs: VN000SJKEM2
MSRP: $150 USD
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Where to Buy: Vans
GALLERY DEPT. is bringing its signature distressed aesthetic to Vans once again, this time with a bold take on the OTW by Vans Authentic. Set to drop on March 27, the latest collaboration features an off-white canvas upper splattered with multicolor paint, echoing the brand’s hand-painted ASICS GT-2160. Adding to the artistic chaos, red “Art That Kills” branding — a nod to founder Josué Thomas’ creative house — adorns the distressed midsole, while black GALLERY DEPT. logos line the insoles. A yellow GALLERY DEPT. tag on the canvas upper and a blue foxing stripe round out the vintage-inspired design.
Designed to reflect the unpredictable beauty of the creative process, each pair features hand-painted details with paint drips cascading across the toe and grease marks adding depth to the vamp and sidewalls. The clean quarters and heel provide a striking contrast, allowing the expressive upper to command attention.
“The serial reproduction is a new approach for me, but at its core, it’s still the same idea—art that moves, transforms, and when worn, becomes part of the wearer’s story,” Thomas explains.
