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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

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer SNEAK Collection
Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer SNEAK Collection

Japanese label WTAPS unveils a look at its SNEAK Collection for Spring/Summer 2013. The aptly-named

WTAPS x Vans Vault 2013 Fall Collection - A Closer Look
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS x Vans Vault 2013 Fall Collection - A Closer Look

Showcased previously, we now have a closer look at the much-anticipated Vans Vault collaboration


WTAPS x Vans Vault 2013 Fall Collection Preview
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS x Vans Vault 2013 Fall Collection Preview

Since linking up for Holiday 2011’s “Burgundy Bones” pack of Syndicate footwear, all has been quiet

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Canvas Sneaker Collection
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Canvas Sneaker Collection

Japanese streetwear powerhouse WTAPS constantly produces staple and sought-after pieces of footwear

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Canvas Sneaker
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Canvas Sneaker

As a part of their Spring/Summer 2013 “Philosophy” collection, Japanese lifestyle brand WTAPS has

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer LEOPARD SNEAKER. COTTON. RIPSTOP.
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer LEOPARD SNEAKER. COTTON. RIPSTOP.

WTAPS’ recurring leopard print motif returns for this season’s LEOPARD SNEAKER. The Japanese-made

honeyee: WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer "Philosophy" Editorial with Yosuke Kubozuka
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honeyee: WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer "Philosophy" Editorial with Yosuke Kubozuka

Japanese actor Yosuke Kubozuka stars in “Philosophy,” honeyee’s new editorial spread for WTAPS’

A Day in the Life of WTAPS Designer Tetsu Nishiyama
Fashion

A Day in the Life of WTAPS Designer Tetsu Nishiyama

Tetsu Nishiyama, the founder and designer of influential brand WTAPS, is a self-described atheist,

WTAPS ECWCS Camouflage Jacket
Fashion

WTAPS ECWCS Camouflage Jacket

WTAPS has just released the ECWCS Camouflage Jacket for its Spring/Summer 2013 PHILOSOPHY lineup.

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Mil-Spec Canvas Accessories
Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Mil-Spec Canvas Accessories

Japanese brand WTAPS presents a range of canvas accessories as a part of its Spring/Summer 2013

WTAPS x Clarks 2013 Spring/Summer Desert Boots
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS x Clarks 2013 Spring/Summer Desert Boots

WTAPS hits the nail on the head in their new collaboration with Clarks: a pair of clean desert

raregem x WTAPS Tote Bags
Fashion

raregem x WTAPS Tote Bags

Advancing our mature fixation in the simplistic and functional design of tote bags, creative design

 

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