Val Kristopher is an eponymous brand based in Manchester, U.K. that specializes in uniquely hand-painted apparel, deconstructed garments, and experimental, yet extreme, distressing of denim. The brand's intent of breaking the societal norm and simply doing things differently is the epitome of its product offerings, and its focus on garment repurposing is the foundation of its aesthetic. Val Kristopher designs are often said to be unfinished, unseen, and broken - these characteristics can be seen throughout all of his forms of work, of which is often referred to as a refreshed/refined take on reconstructed and customizable garments.