October 23, 2009

WELD 2009 Fall/Winter T-shirt Collection

A further look into the latest collection of t-shirts from Japanese brand WELD are given a run-down here. With brand founder Terui Toshiyuki at the helm with Tetsuya Nishiyama of WTAPS, two collaborations are included in this collection including MAGICAL DESIGN's Tominaga Yoshie and Hideo Uchiyama. The t-shirts will be ... more

October 7, 2009

Geisai Daigaku 2nd Round Lectures

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 Nakamura (Visvim), Honma Masaaki ... more

September 17, 2009

honeyee Feature: Blackflag Style-Focus 2009 Fall/Winter

honeyee in conjunction with WTAPS and Bape URSUS's Tetsuya Nishiyama present a series of outfits revolving around Nishiyama's multi-brand retailer, Blackflag. The looks take inspirations from various styles and incorporate some familiar brands including visvim, WTAPS, Wacko Maria, Rats and Rock Steady. more

September 4, 2009

CLS Collection by Tet

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 in three styles. Look for these to become ... more

July 20, 2009

URSUS BAPE by Tetsu Nishiyama 2009 July New Releases

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 such as pins, lapels and a mobile coffee cup. All ... more

July 14, 2009

URSUS BAPE Stadium Jacket Preview

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 motoring-inspired works, which are present in the ... more

July 10, 2009

URSUS BAPE 2009 Fall/Winter Collection by Tetsu Nishiyama

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 into a skull, which makes up ... more

May 24, 2009

Tetsuya Nishimiya Announced as BAPE(R) & URSUS BAPE(R) Designer

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. With his involvement coming to light ... more