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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

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

8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Featuring Supreme’s CDG SHIRT box logo pieces, BAPE, Palace, Gucci and more.

Vans Vault Blazes Forward With New WTAPS Collection
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Vans Vault Blazes Forward With New WTAPS Collection

The two brands reunite for a 13-piece capsule.


ICYMI: The Business of HYPE With jeffstaple, Episode 1: Hiroshi Fujiwara of fragment design (REDUX)
Business of HYPE

ICYMI: The Business of HYPE With jeffstaple, Episode 1: Hiroshi Fujiwara of fragment design (REDUX)

While BOH takes a brief hiatus, revisit our interview with the fragment design head honcho where he explains how he makes lightning strike twice, over and over again.

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

10 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Supreme, Palace x Oakley, KITH, Balenciaga and more.

WTAPS Drops Full SS18 Collection Packed with Militant Essentials
Fashion

WTAPS Drops Full SS18 Collection Packed with Militant Essentials

Technical dock jackets, denim pullover hoodies, and more.

INVINCIBLE & WTAPS Team up on Exclusive Merchandise for Upcoming Exhibit
Fashion

INVINCIBLE & WTAPS Team up on Exclusive Merchandise for Upcoming Exhibit

Alongside a book signing by WTAPS founder, Tetsu Nishiyama.

Belief Spotlights WTAPS, NEIGHBORHOOD, NikeLab & More in Latest Editorial
Fashion

Belief Spotlights WTAPS, NEIGHBORHOOD, NikeLab & More in Latest Editorial

Alongside cold-season wares from WACKO MARIA and Cav Empt.

MADNESS & WTAPS Join Forces on a Military-Inspired Capsule
Fashion

MADNESS & WTAPS Join Forces on a Military-Inspired Capsule

A shearling-lined parka and T-shirt draped in green.

10 Product Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week
Fashion

10 Product Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week

For those post-holiday wish lists and to ring in the New Year right.

F.C.Real Bristol and WTAPS Debut Collaborative Fall/Winter 2017 Collection
Fashion

F.C.Real Bristol and WTAPS Debut Collaborative Fall/Winter 2017 Collection

Wild prints.

WTAPS Joins Timberland for Premium 6-Inch Boot
Footwear

WTAPS Joins Timberland for Premium 6-Inch Boot

Military style transforms the icon.

10 Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week
Fashion

10 Drops You Don’t Want to Miss This Week

Including a bevy of winter-ready outerwear.

 

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