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  • Aunt Joyce making me do Truman Capote. Summer 1962
  • Paul and Barbara Gallo with their first child, Paul Jr. Easter 1963
  • Rolling in my first ride.
  • Illustrating Fashion in NYC studio with my Aunt Pat Calabrese-Klug. 1966
  • Kindergarten report card 1966
  • First fashion illustrations 1967
  • Paul's first fashion illustrations 1967
  • First fashion illustrations 1967
  • Paul's first fashion illustrations 1967
  • Paul lets the world know he will not marry a woman. 1968
  • Diana Ross inspired this by singing on television.
  • Watercolor of a shoe.
  • Illustration from live model. 1979
  • High school graduation with Aunt Pat
  • 1979 Disco Spandex 1st clothes I ever sewed. Dawn Rossiter is model.
  • Black and White pen drawings.
  • Blondies in Gowns
  • Two Girls with NYC background
  • Leopard Spandex shirt: Disco Heaven
  • Draping at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY 1981
  • Emilia Gallo modeling White Organza Blouse and Black Stirrup pants: 1st clothes made in NYC.
  • Emilia Gallo modeling White Organza Blouse and Black Stirrup pants: 1st clothes made in NYC.
  • Nun dress with back zipper and white vinyl shoulder piece. 1982
  • Flyer for 1st fashion show I ever participated in. It was shut down when a Chinese gang had a shooting
  • Draping in class at Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Sketch of Paul by Meredith Davis
  • Barbara Gallo in 1st blouse with beading I ever made
  • Steven Reagan and Paul Gallo in 1st menswear I ever created.
  • Steven Reagan and Paul Gallo in 1st menswear I ever created.
  • WWD features an Angora Dress with bugle bead neckline that Gallo designed as an assistant to his 1st employer, Andre Van Pier.
  • Fashion Illustration - Wedding Couple 1983
  • Emilia Gallo modeling the 1st leather and suede clothing by Shanon-Gallo Skinware. Spring 1983.
  • Emilia Gallo modeling the 1st leather and suede clothing by Shanon-Gallo Skinware. Spring 1983.
  • Emilia Gallo modeling the 1st leather and suede clothing by Shanon-Gallo Skinware. Spring 1983.
  • NY Fashion Week, Shanon-Gallo launches their leather line. Debbie, Paul, Toni, Liz and Emilia. March 1984.
  • Grey Suede and Leather top and skirt on Emilia Gallo.
  • Bianka, Toni and Emilia in Leather and Suede.
  • White leather turban and top, blade leather skirt on Emilia Gallo.
  • Toni Shannon and Paul Gallo developing the gowns for Fall 1984 NYC. Summer 1984.
  • Heather and Emilia in gowns by Shanon-Gallo. NY Fashion Week. Fall 1984.
  • Liz, Emilia, Heather and Debbie, NY Fashion Week. Fall 1984.
  • Original drawings of clothing line
  • Apollonia wears Shanon-Gallo at the American Music Awards. This gown was featured on ABC News and Interview magazine, People, US.
  • Article in People featuring Appolonia in a Gallo gown (top left) April 1986
  • Emilia Gallo working a leopard suede tank and leather skirt. NYC 1984.
  • Turquoise Suede top with black leather bib and grey skirt.
  • Black Suede top and black leather pants with leopard suede lining.
  • Toni Shannon in accordian sleeved leather and suede jacket and leather pants.
  • Leather shirt with attached vest and straight skirt. NYC 1985.
  • Leather shirt with attached vest and straight skirt. NYC 1985.
  • Rock and Roll Raga Muffins
  • White gowns with gold organza
  • Wedding gowns
  • Lace Top with bib and long skirt with black velvet top and skirt
  • Cher
  • Marc, Lara and I model for 4AD. Spring 1985.
  • Beaver and Kevin wear my Menswear.
  • Creature from the leather lagoon.
  • Biggest shoulder pads i ever made. they were the size of a meatloaf.
  • Blondest rocker hair I ever had. NYC Summer 1985.
  • Chris Gallo, Granny Connie Gallo-Barbera and Paul have coffee. Fall 1985
  • Blond God with chrome codpiece and black leather latino with a snake. Miami 1986.
  • Chromed Man Surreal
  • Vilmar in black leather bikini with suede and metal trim. Ft Lauderdale 1986.
  • Nikki takes aim in a zebra dress with patent leather cups and straps. Miami 1986.
  • Paul Gallo in Key West, FL 1986
  • Suede Mini dresses. Miami 1986.
  • Gallo and his models backstage. Miami 1987.
  • Katie in Suede Top and Skirt with Snakeskin trim
  • Nikki in patent corset top and patent and suede mini
  • Printed Suede dress and jacket with gold snakeskin appliqué. Miami 1985.
  • Zebra leather minidress
  • White Leather corset and mini with snakeskin appliqué.
  • Nikki 86's in a patent leather crop top and mini
  • llustration for the Blackheart Dance, my 1st AIDS benefit.
  • Paul and Pamala Stanley. 1989
  • Patent Leather flared ouchfit for singer Pamala Stanley. 1989
  • The one and only album for vocalist Paul Gallo.
  • Gallo in his own suede and leather top sporting the new tattoo from his 1st visit to San Francisco. 1990.
  • Hand painting on denim. Miami 1990.
  • Jacket back.
  • Male face.
  • Pant leg.
  • The Gallo brothers leave for California in a convertible truck and a trailer with Vera glued to the roof. She made it all the way across America! March 1991.
  • The Saliva Sisters escort Gallo for his 1st Gay Pride Weekend in San Francisco. Designer Robert Presley and Patrick Fitzpatrick
  • Brad Diiorio in a cowhide vest, cuffs and cream leather pants. 1992
  • William Claxton, Peggy Moffitt, their son Chris, Paul Gallo, Valentines Brunch at Ivy in Los Angeles. 1992
  • Spandex covered sluts
  • Suede Waist Pouch from first leather job in San Francisco
  • Leather and Fur backpack
  • Leather bound and studded copy of St Francis of Assissi
  • Jaimsie Duliakis in Leather Shorts. December 1992
  • Jaimsie Duliakis in Leather Jacket and Shorts. December 1992
  • Kenny Meade in Gallo Leathers. 1993
  • Christopher Abridge in the first hang tag for clothes from Gallo Design Studio. Linen, Velvet and Satin shirt
  • Melissa in a shift dress in printed cotton
  • Darren Corey in a shirt of Linen and Velvet. San Francisco 1995
  • Melissa talking in a wool, cotton and satin shift.
  • Miguel, Christopher and Darren in Leather and Suede Vests
  • Adam Barnett in NYC in leather by Gallo
  • Adam at Flat Iron Building
  • Illustration of Men's sleeveless jackets
  • Knit Dresses for Women
  • Illustration for Haight-Ashbury Free Press : Kenny, Carlos, Olga.
  • Illustration for Haight-Ashbury Free Press : Donnie and Jennie.
  • Illustration for Haight-Ashbury Free Press : Renegade Reverend
  • Haight-Ashbury Free Press, Got Leather?Ad 1995
  • Terry Seiler in a gown for Burning Man Festival
  • Super Diamond Band in designs by Gallo
  • Shirts for Super Diamond Band 1995
  • Gallo Design Studio : New Line Fall 96
  • Leather pants on a hot Italian
  • TIcket and Program for Fastpass 1996 : group fashion show of Indepedent Style Merchants
  • Terry Seiler in lace and velvet gown with a patent leather corset
  • Daisy spandex shorts and opera length gloves
  • Darren Corey in an open knit shirt and cords
  • Darren and Tom in leather and jeans by Gallo
  • Gallo taking a bow with Terry and Kenny
  • Knit Top w/ velvet trim and tulle insets
  • Illustrated shirt with glitter knit overlay
  • Illustrated shirt with glitter knit overlay
  • Blue spandex superhero shirt with attached gloves
  • Wilmot Wigmont in checker board pants 1997
  • Chris Gallo in velvet top with acetate sleeves
  • James Duliakas in knit top and twill pants 1977
  • Paul and Joan Gallo in cotton chintz shirts
  • Connie Gallo in cotton shirt
  • John Pierce in blue suede pants 1997
  • Shivani in couture wedding gown
  • Gallo in front of his boutique on Pine street 1998
  • Chris LeConte in a skating costume of Satin and chiffon with velvet tights
  • Cotton shirt with velvet cuffs and velvet pants
  • Jubal in cotton tank, turquoise jeans and jacket
  • Green Velvet and denim shirt with green jeans
  • Thierry and Flavio on the runway
  • Leather and cotton jacket with suede pants
  • Knit tops and velvet pants
  • Thierry, Paul and David in custom gowns 1998
  • Olivia Ongpin in a metallic lamé gown
  • Sequinned pants and fringed cotton gloves
  • Beaded Spandex dresses
  • Clothing based on the colors of the Chakras in the body. Hat, shirt and shorts on Scott Montagnino 1999
  • Illustrated jacket with leather collar and cuffs and embossed suede yoke
  • Illustrated shorts 1999
  • Illustrated shorts
  • Vincent Garnier in illustrated jeans
  • Darren in iridescent silk jacket, silk shirt and neoprene pants
  • Darren in embroidered silk and cotton shirt with glass buttons
  • Silk tapestry coat with suede yoke and sleeves
  • Scott in sheepskin coat and black pants
  • Rayon shirt with enlarged cuffs
  • Goddess drawing for T-Shirt line 2000
  • Box Bottom Pants
  • Gallofornia logo on back of shirts
  • Pickup Low Riders
  • Flavio in a Face T
  • Gallofornia License Plate by Christopher Ambridge
  • Boxbottom pants printed in reverse
  • Gallo with autographed Miss Jet in leather jumper
  • Illustrated gown with metallic overlay
  • Jubal lounging in the dunes in couture
  • Sketches of men's gowns
  • Gowns from the tribute to Robert Presley
  • Masked and hooded in daisy spandex a la Robert Presley
  • Spandex hooded gown
  • Illustrated mini dresses with lamé sleeves
  • “What if I was a tattoo artist”, mannequin painted by Paul Gallo, 2003
  • Miss all trump royale. Back view
  • Eve and Gallo 2003
  • Adam the dog
  • Mannequin wearing illustrated gown
  • Poster for Gallo's Illustration class at City College of SF
  • Program for UG, costumes by Paul Gallo
  • Photo of UG cast, costumes by Paul Gallo
  • Designs for Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets
  • Illustrations for the Scissor Sisters
  • Jake and Anna Matronic
  • Scissor Sisters Icon
  • Mahogany cruises into Paul's life 2005
  • Gown for Lynette
  • Sketches for Cati's wedding gown
  • Cati and Gallo on her wedding day 2006
  • Back of Cati's gown at Palce of Fine Art
  • Tom Walsh at Folsom Fair
  • Jason Peters in embroidered coat
  • Paul and his Getta Grip Sewing Clips!
  • Paul debuting the Getta Grip Clips at the Makers Faire. May 2009
  • timelineGalleryCaption','Final packaging design for clip release in 2010.
  • timelineGalleryCaption','Paul Gallo receives the patent!
  • timelineGalleryCaption','The wonderful crew that got Paul through his first online draping class for Craftsy
  • timelineGalleryCaption','The wonderful crew that got Paul through his first online draping class for Craftsy
  • timelineGalleryCaption','The second Craftsy class is about draping clothing on the bias.
  • timelineGalleryCaption','A dream come true! Getta Grip Sewing Clips goes nationwide in Jo Ann Fabrics on the Dritz wall!
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