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GRIND: WTAPS 2011 Fall/Winter “WAY OF LIFE” Editorial Featuring TET
December 30, 2011
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GRIND magazine recently caught up with TET, the head designer behind WTAPS and Forty Percents Against Rights, for this editorial highlighting some of the final pieces from the WTAPS 2011 fall/winter "WAY OF LIFE" collection. TET models this season's Harris Tweed Bullitt Jacket,...
Richardson Magazine x Tetsu Nishiyama Tee
October 10, 2010
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According to Slam X Hype, Richardson Magazine and Tetsu Nishiyama, better known as Tet of (W)Taps are set to embark on a collaboration. The details are still a bit shrouded, but knowing the creative and provocative backgrounds of Tet and the mag is enough to generate...
URSUS BAPE “Ambient” Editorial by TET
April 1, 2010
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URSUS BAPE continues into 2010 under the direction of respected Japanese designer Tetsu Nishiyama, better known as TET. Bringing the new seasonal collection to life, TET produces an editorial for the line, featured within BAPE's latest Spring/Summer catalog. Images of the...
honeyee Feature: WTAPS + Supreme “Inevitable Session”
December 28, 2009
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As an accompaniment to the recently previewed, honeyee launch this latest feature titled WTAPS + Supreme "Inevitable Session". The feature includes both styling shots and some more angles into the upcoming collection which releases soon at Supreme flagship stores across...
WTAPS TET Sunglasses
November 17, 2009
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Coming in as what we safely assume are an optical favorite of WTAPS founder Tetsuya Nishiyama, the self-titled TET sunglasses are a nice classic approach to eyewear. The sunglasses feature a curved design with oval-shaped lenses and small hits of imagery on the temples....
Tetsu Nishiyama & Hiroki Nakamura Lectures From Season 2 of GEISAI University
November 11, 2009
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GESAI University recently wrapped up its 2nd season with another waiting in the wings. The class featured lectures from WTAPS and URSUS BAPE head designer Tetsuya Nishiyama as well as visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura with appearances by honeyee.com Editor Tetsuya Suzuki, NIGO,...
Geisai Daigaku 2nd Round Lectures
October 7, 2009
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Have you ever wished to gain an insight into some of the most successful minds in Japanese urban fashion? Well, Geisai Daigaku are offering exactly that. This is actually the second round of lectures, this time presented by the likes of Nishiyama Tetsu (Wtaps/Bape), Hiroki...
CLS Collection by Tet
September 4, 2009
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Designing for brands including A Bathing Ape, URSUS and his own personal brand WTAPS, Tetsuya Nishiyama has put together the designs for CLS' latest collection. Creating his own interpreation of some of his personal developments in the past, his designs manifest themselves...
URSUS BAPE by Tetsu Nishiyama 2009 July New Releases
July 20, 2009
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A Bathing Ape recently released a new selection of items from their sub label URSUS BAPE, designed by WTAPS headman Tetso Nishiyama. The collection for July consists of various staple essentials including graphic t-shirts, denim, and button-downs accompanied by accessories...
URSUS BAPE Stadium Jacket Preview
July 14, 2009
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Nigo unveils a quick preview of what should be yet another release for the Tetsu Nishiyama creatively-driven URSUS BAPE label. The acclaimed Japanese designer taps his design prowess with a stadium jacket reflecting the playful nature of A Bathing Ape with his own...
URSUS BAPE 2009 Fall/Winter Collection by Tetsu Nishiyama
July 10, 2009
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Tetsu Nishiyama (Tet) of WTAPS kicks off the 2009 Fall/Winter Collection as Chief Designer for the new URSUS BAPE line. The line is an extension of the collaboration t-shirts that were available online only through the Japanese website. Bape's General logo has been modified...
Tetsuya Nishimiya Announced as BAPE(R) & URSUS BAPE(R) Designer
May 24, 2009
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With swirling speculation about who would take the reigns since NIGO(R)'s stepping down from A Bathing Ape, a familiar personality in the realm of streetwear in WTAPS' Tetsuya Nishiyama has officially been announced via NIGO(R) himself as the new design face of the brand....
i-D Magazine Feature with Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS
May 8, 2009
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i-D Magazine recently caught up with one of Japan's leading streetwear designers and entrepreneurs, Tetsu Nishiyama aka TET from brand WTAPS. The designer chats about his his role at WTAPS, role as Creative Director of Black Flag as well as his adoration for American culture...
Guerrilla incubation period feat. TET from WTAPS
April 20, 2009
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honeyee focus their latest feature onto the exploits of WTAPS and their recent Guerrilla incubation period initiative. The project involved a series of DIY workshops to further foster and build a stronger creative mentality, arguably a characteristic that has marked WTAPS...
Hoods Hong Kong Special Feature Interviews with Shinsuke Takizawa & Tetsu Nishiyama
September 16, 2008
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THINK SILLY catches up with two of Japan's most prominent streetwear figures, Shinsuke Takizawa of Neighborhood and Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS. With the Japanese scene elevating itself to limitless standards not only in the region of Asia, but slowly making its way into the...
