WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Zip Pouches

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Newly available from Japanese streetwear brand WTAPS and designer Tetsu Nishiyama are a trio of leather zip pouches for Spring/Summer 2012. Similar in design to the Tiger Stripe Pouch that dropped as a part of the Fall/Winter 2011 collection, this up...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SNEAK Collection

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The highly military-influenced Japanese fashion label WTAPS offers a look into its latest SNEAK Collection in conjunction with its Spring/Summer 2012 “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” range. Generally releasing twice a year, the SNEAK collection pr...

Traverse Tokyo: Interview with Tetsu Nishiyama

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One of streetwear culture’s biggest names and the designer and businessman behind Japanese label WTAPS and Tokyo’s BlackFlag, Tetsu Nishiyama recently sat down for an interview with Traverse Tokyo. Touching on his most recent project, a n...

WTAPS Leather Tanker Bag

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The latest from versatile Japanese brand WTAPS comes in the form of the ultra-sleek Tanker Bag, part of their Better Than Yesterday collection. Inspired by Hermes’ Birkin Bags, the sharp silhouette is achieved through the use of rich leather, d...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Union Flannel Shirts

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Japanese brand WTAPS has dropped a trio of their latest Union Flannel Shirts for Spring/Summer 2012. 100% cotton, the collared button-downs come with dark contrasting buttons, two patch pockets on the chest, and a branding patch near the hem. Availab...

GRIND: WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” Collection Editorial

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With the WTAPS 2012 “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” collection slowly filtering into stores, GRIND magazine brings some of the newest items into the spotlight through this latest editorial. The styling reflects the minimalistic nature of this spr...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer PACKERS VEST

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Available in either black or brown, the PACKERS VEST is a stylish polyester offering from WTAPS. Featuring minimal branding and two sturdy snap pockets at the front, this piece is as stylish as it is functional. The PACKERS VEST is available at selec...

DOUBLEDUTCH Nagoya 30th Anniversary Items From NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS

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On February 27, 1982, Satoshi Kawashima opened his DOUBLEDUTCH store in Nagoya, Japan. Specializing in vintage clothing from America and England, the store eventually moved on to stock the ever-increasing range of homegrown streetwear labels that sta...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SHERPA Jacket

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One of the more consistent items from WTAPS, this season’s SHERPA jacket is presented not only in the standard black, blue, and navy but also a more interesting forest green and deep burgundy colorways. Crafted from 100% nylon, the jacket boast...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” Collection

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Following our preview earlier this week, we can now bring you the full lookbook from the WTAPS 2012 spring/summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” collection. Inspiration is once again drawn from TET’s love of military and American casual st...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” Editorial

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Versatile Japanese brand WTAPS releases a new editorial, titled “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY,” which showcases some of the brand’s signature sensibilities. With photographs by Kento Mori, highlights comes in the form of the Academy Jacket...

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SHOP COAT Preview

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While we wait for the official announcement of the 2012 spring/summer collection from WTAPS, we bring you a preview of a marquee seasonal release. This season’s SHOP COAT model has been given a subtle update with a repeating graduated print use...

WTAPS Suede Sneaker Red

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Following a trend characterized by quality construction and a cleanly refined aesthetic, WTAPS presents a pair of monochromatic suede sneakers. The upper is mocked up in a premium suede construction and contrasted via an off-white midsole and matchin...

WTAPS M-43 Jacket

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Recognized for its unique brand of military-inspired garments, WTAPS strengthens its presence this season as it offers this contemporary M-43 Jacket. Featuring a corduroy construction, the jacket aptly features shearling lining that’s ideal for the h...

WTAPS Tiger Stripe Pouch

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Continuing with its successful fall/winter collection, Japanese label WTAPS presents a wonderfully crafted Tiger Stripe Pouch. Designed to hold small personal items from loose change to stress-relieving medicine, the Tiger Stripe pouch features a hea...