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Wtaps

Wtaps

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Industries
Streetwear
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

BAPE and WTAPS Reveal Full Fall/Winter 2017 Collaboration
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BAPE and WTAPS Reveal Full Fall/Winter 2017 Collaboration

Their first joint release in almost a decade.
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WTAPS & PORTER Releases a Pair of Military-Inspired Bag Options
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WTAPS & PORTER Releases a Pair of Military-Inspired Bag Options

Part of their collaborative fall/winter collection.
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mo'design Unveils Book Looking at WTAPS 20 Year History
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mo'design Unveils Book Looking at WTAPS 20 Year History

Featuring more than 300 archive pieces.
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WTAPS Drops a Functional Fall Collection of Outerwear
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WTAPS Drops a Functional Fall Collection of Outerwear

Ready for battle.
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WTAPS and PORTER Join up for Collaborative Wallets
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WTAPS and PORTER Join up for Collaborative Wallets

An accessory ready for the field.
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BAPE and WTAPS Announce Fall/Winter 2017 Collaboration
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BAPE and WTAPS Announce Fall/Winter 2017 Collaboration

Two streetwear giants, reunited.
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NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS Celebrate HOODS Hiroshima Opening
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NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS Celebrate HOODS Hiroshima Opening

An exclusive capsule that varies in tonal black.
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Founder of WTAPS Calls in Military Tactics for New Project
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Founder of WTAPS Calls in Military Tactics for New Project

The designer speaks out on his latest collaboration with Herschel Supply Co.
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WTAPS Teams up With Herschel Supply Co. on an Exclusive Digital Camo Bag Range
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WTAPS Teams up With Herschel Supply Co. on an Exclusive Digital Camo Bag Range

Featuring five different bag styles.
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Take a Peek at the WTAPS 2017 Fall/Winter Collection
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Take a Peek at the WTAPS 2017 Fall/Winter Collection

The brand never fails to deliver.
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14 Product Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
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14 Product Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Supreme collabs, Palace, NikeLab ACG, KAWS and more.
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Take a Look at the WTAPS 2017 Spring/Summer Collection
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Take a Look at the WTAPS 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

Military basics for daily life.
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