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Founded 1996
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan

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Tetsu Nishiyama (Tet) began the project FORTY PERCENT AGAINST RIGHTS (FPAR) in 1993, then WTAPS was launched in 1996. WTAPS (pronounced ‘double taps’) is heavily inspired by the military and the outdoors, while advancing several signature styles such as ‘Trad’, ‘Ivy’ and ‘Preppy’. After collaborations with the likes of Supreme, Stussy and Vans, WTAPS became revered across the men's fashion industry.
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Latest Collections

FORTY PERCENT AGAINST RIGHTS Is Collaborating on a Nike SB Dunk High
Footwear

FORTY PERCENT AGAINST RIGHTS Is Collaborating on a Nike SB Dunk High

Mixing AJ5 and AJ6 elements.

WTAPS Revamps Traditional Military Designs With Latest Modular Jackets
Fashion

WTAPS Revamps Traditional Military Designs With Latest Modular Jackets

Complete with 10 flap pockets.


8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
Watches

8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Featuring Supreme, Palace, Travis Scott’s merch, and more.

Tetsu, Chris Gibbs, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon Delve Into the Importance of the Vans Era
Footwear

Tetsu, Chris Gibbs, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon Delve Into the Importance of the Vans Era

The four behind WTAPS, Union LA, and Opening Ceremony offer insight into their collaborative designs.

WTAPS' Latest Accessory Lets You Fashionably Store All Your Loose Coinage
Design

WTAPS' Latest Accessory Lets You Fashionably Store All Your Loose Coinage

Available now.

8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
Fashion

8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Featuring Supreme, thisisneverthat, GYAKUSOU, Helmut Lang, Palace and more.

Take a Full Look at WTAPS & Oakley's Motocross-Inspired Collection
Fashion

Take a Full Look at WTAPS & Oakley's Motocross-Inspired Collection

Function meets fashion.

fragment design & WTAPS Deliver Collaborative Capsule for THE CONVENI
Fashion

fragment design & WTAPS Deliver Collaborative Capsule for THE CONVENI

Exclusive garments and a portable Othello game.

WTAPS Unveils Its First 2019 Release, the Guardian 01 & 02 Jacket
Fashion

WTAPS Unveils Its First 2019 Release, the Guardian 01 & 02 Jacket

Happy New Year!

NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS Celebrate HOODS Hong Kong Anniversary With Hand-Printed T-Shirts
Fashion

NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS Celebrate HOODS Hong Kong Anniversary With Hand-Printed T-Shirts

Handmade by Shin Takizawa and Testu Nishiyama.

Belief Moscow Unveils a Gripping Editorial for New Winter Offerings
Fashion

Belief Moscow Unveils a Gripping Editorial for New Winter Offerings

Spotlighting brands such as NEIGHBORHOOD, WTAPS, Wacko Maria and more.

Sk8thing, Verdy, James Bond & More Look Back on BAPE’s 25-Year Reign in Streetwear
Fashion

Sk8thing, Verdy, James Bond & More Look Back on BAPE’s 25-Year Reign in Streetwear

Each touch upon some of their most cherished memories about the brand.

 

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