GDC
GDC is a streetwear brand founded in Japan in 1998 by Takashi Kumagai, a stylist, photographer, and creative director. After a hiatus of approximately a quarter-century, it relaunched in March 2025 and offers apparel and accessories primari...
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GDC vs GALLERY DEPT.: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
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Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional
Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Avant-garde & designer
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Minimal & basics
GDC shows a stronger emphasis
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Decoration & playfulness
GALLERY DEPT. shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1998 | 2017 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches | Bags Accessories Footwear Art projects |
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Brand profiles
GALLERY DEPT.
GALLERY DEPT. is a unisex brand launched in Los Angeles in 2017 by artist and designer Josué Thomas. Centered on the reconstruction and reinterpretation of vintage pieces, it manages design, production, and branding in-house as an integrate...
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