Gallery Dept. Green Platoon Painter Shorts

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The Gallery Dept. Green Platoon Painter Shorts are every bit the art project-meets-street-uniform you expect from the LA atelier, making a directional nod to workwear’s renegade spirit. Cut from sturdy cotton twill in a punchy military green, each pair carries hand-applied paint splatters and raw, frayed hems—every short is a true one-off, stamped with the kind of character that feels not just worn-in, but lived-in. Distressing and signature utility touches—like the hammer loop and patch pockets—dial up that borrowed-from-the-studio vibe, while dual logo hits reinforce the Gallery Dept. irreverent signature.

The silhouette is intentionally baggy and sits easy on the hips, channeling skateboard energy and '90s thrift-shop finds. With roomy five-pocket construction and extra patch pockets on the outseam, these shorts handle everything you need to stash, from phones to paint markers. They’re easy to throw over a slouchy tee or layer under a boxy blazer, pairing well with sneakers or boots depending on how far you want to push the contrast between street and art-school polish. The belt loops and zip fly ground the utility look, while the raw-edged finish lends a don't-care mood that goes from art parties to coffee runs without skipping a beat.

Gallery Dept. leans into counterculture references and hands-on customization in a way that’s become instantly recognizable—think of these as a wearable canvas, channeling the same offbeat energy seen in cult-favorite denim and painter pants but distilled for hot city days. They land squarely in the current arc of reimagined workwear, balancing irony, practicality, and a taste for one-of-a-kind street pieces.