Gorbals Glasgow by Brian Anderson Gallus Streets
"Gallus Gorbals" – T-Shirt Description
This striking piece from Gallus Collective features a raw, black-and-white photograph taken by renowned UK photojournalist Brian Anderson, capturing a fleeting but powerful moment in Glasgow’s storied Gorbals area.
A young boy climbs a jagged iron fence, mid-motion, fearless — a symbol of youthful rebellion, curiosity, and defiance. In the background, you see the crumbling silhouette of the Caledonian Road flats, a once-dominant presence in Glasgow's skyline, now lost to demolition. These flats, like much of the Gorbals, carried decades of working-class history, hardship, and resilience.
The word GALLUS — Glaswegian slang for bold, cheeky, and unafraid — is scrawled across the image in defiant white paint. It’s not just a name; it's a statement of identity. It speaks to the spirit of the city: working-class roots, unbreakable pride, and an artistic heart that beats beneath the concrete.
This image is more than fashion — it’s a piece of urban history, frozen in time. An ode to the raw edges of Glasgow, where steel fences couldn’t hold back imagination, and where kids climbed toward freedom, one rusted bar at a time.
More details
- 100% cotton
- 100% cotton
- Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Heavyweight fabric (5 oz)
- Regular fit
- Pre-shrunk jersey knit
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: GallusCollective
- Email: contact@support.galluscollectivecom.co.uk
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Size & Fit
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
Gorbals Glasgow by Brian Anderson Gallus Streets Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S
|
28
|
18
|
15.63
|
|
M
|
29
|
20
|
17
|
|
L
|
30
|
22
|
18 1/2
|
|
XL
|
31
|
24
|
20
|
|
2XL
|
32
|
26
|
21 1/2
|
|
3XL
|
33
|
28
|
22.8
|
|
4XL
|
34
|
30
|
24.2
|
|
5XL
|
35
|
32
|
25.3
|