WTAPS “Placing Things Where They Should Be” T-shirt
“Placing Things Where They Should Be” represents the personal design philosophy of WTAPS founder Tetsu Nishiyama. In association with Tetsu’s latest project Hoods, his personal statement is captured on a special exhibition tee....
WTAPS for honeyee.com Jungle Shirt
In an ongoing special collection for honeyee.com magazine, Volume 4 of the magazine is marked by WTAPS as the latest brand to collaborate with the leading Japanese lifestyle site. Their jungle shirt features dual patches featuring Honeyee and Mil...
WTAPS.COM – March 13 Website Launch
On March 13th, the Japanese brand, WTAPS, will launch their new website. Traditionally, top tier street brands have been reluctant or slow to launch their presence online but slowly that seems to be changing.
It will be interesting to see what...
Hoods Grand Opening Exhibition
Within the next few hours, two influential members of the Japanese fashion world, Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS and Shinsuke Takizawa of Neighborhood will open the doors to their Hoods venture. Hoods will act as a haven for both Neighborhood and WTAPS...
Hoods Hong Kong Grand Opening T-shirt
Here’s an in-depth look at the t-shirts set to release tomorrow as part of the Hoods Hong Kong grand opening. The collaborative t-shirt is co-created by both Neighborhood and WTAPS including a rarely seen double flag on the sleeve. The t-sh...
WTAPS x A Bathing Ape “Nigo’s Favorite Shop” Tees
The brands, A Bathing Ape and WTAPS, are two of the top streetwear brands in the Japanese scene. Together they have created a series of tees for Nigo’s Favorite Shop which is an exclusive Bape store for members only. The three t-shirts incl...
Wtaps Slinky Optics Bad Manner Sunglasses
The Japanese brand Wtaps has released a new pair of Slinky Optics Bad Manner Sunglasses. These cool looking shades comes in a dual tone colorway (black & white) and features a mean looking shape. We imagine that wearing these might make you...
WTAPS x Vans T-shirt
The most recent WTAPS x Vans Syndicate SK8-His No Guts No Glory were recently unveiled. Aside from the special M&M designed housewares and fixtures accompanying the release at Black Flag, t-shirts from Vans and WTAPS were also made available...
Milk Magazine Interview with Tet of WTAPS
Hong Kong magazine Milk Magazine recently published an interview with WTAPS/PHILOSOPHY ZINE front man Tetsu Nishiyama regarding his past and the progression of WTAPS from its former identity as 40% AGAINST RIGHTS. Tet also speaks regarding the up...
W)Taps x Rock Steady T-shirts Vol. 1
Soul Rebels Works represents an interesting venture from Aobadai, Tokyo bar, Rock Steady. The label incorporates various bar influences and imagery into their designs with a high level of commitment to producing quality apparel. They recently tea...
W)Taps x GB Skins L/S Shirt
Japanese brands W)Taps and GB Skins teamed up together on a collaborative long-sleeve shirt. The front of the shirt features the words "Bigger Than You" as well as a GB Skins patch logo. The rear of the shirt includes GB’s tradema...
W)Taps Ruder Than You
Japanese label W)Taps by Tetsu Nishiyama just dropped a series of products utilizing the Ruder Than You theme. The collection includes a t-shirt and beanie. The front of the t-shirt includes a "Ruder Than You" tagline with a crested des...
Vans Syndicate W)Taps No Guts No Glory SK8 Hi
The latest Vans Syndicate x W)Taps No Guts No Glory SK8 Hi’s has dropped. A black suede toebox is highlighted by detailed printed canvas panels which comes in three different colors including white, orange and green. This marks yet another...
WTAPS 2007 Fall Collection
Inspired by military motifs, Japanese label WTAPS has just released some select items for their latest collection. Available are the Day N’ Night t-shirt, the Buds Longsleeve shirt as well as some accessories such as a buckle keychain and buc...
WTAPS x UNDFTD Raglan Baseball T-shirt
Japanese military inspired label WTAPS is set to release an upcoming raglan baseball t-shirt in collaboration with UNDFTD. The shirts will be made available with black or blue sleeves. Both white and heather gray colored bodies are also available...