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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 "Philosophy" Collection
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WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer "Philosophy" Collection

Japanese brand WTAPS presents its spring/summer season “Philosophy” collection. While the military

WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Outerwear
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WTAPS 2013 Spring/Summer Outerwear

WTAPS presents its 2013 spring/summer outerwear offering and while this collection is pretty small,


HAVEN Sits Down with Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS
Fashion

HAVEN Sits Down with Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS

Despite all his successes, his regarded vision of aesthetics, or his intricate ties within Japanese

Satoshi Kawashima: 30 Years In Japan's Fashion Industry

Satoshi Kawashima: 30 Years In Japan's Fashion Industry

“Based in Nagoya, Japan, the DOUBLEDUTCH Co. was founded in 1982 by Satoshi Kawashima with the

WTAPS 2013 February Releases
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WTAPS 2013 February Releases

Japanese label WTAPS now releases a run of apparel for February 2013, consistent with the attitude

WTAPS 2013 Spring Collection Preview
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WTAPS 2013 Spring Collection Preview

Despite WTAPS’ expected vision season-to-season, the Japanese purveyor of modern, military-inspired

HOODS HONG KONG 4th Anniversary Limited Collection
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HOODS HONG KONG 4th Anniversary Limited Collection

Specialty retailer HOODS HONG KONG celebrates its four-year anniversary with a limited collection

WTAPS LEOPARD SNEAKER. COTTON. RIPSTOP
Footwear Fashion

WTAPS LEOPARD SNEAKER. COTTON. RIPSTOP

Since its inception in ‘96, WTAPS has constructed its clothing and footwear under the philosophy of

WTAPS' TET Discusses History and Inspirations
Fashion

WTAPS' TET Discusses History and Inspirations

Russian retailer Belief Moscow recently caught up with WTAPS creative Tetsu Nishiyama to discuss an

Bones Brigade x WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
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Bones Brigade x WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

To celebrate the recent release of the “Bones Brigade: An Autobiography” documentary, Bones Brigade

WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter B-9 COTTON SATIN JACKET
Fashion

WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter B-9 COTTON SATIN JACKET

A latest delivery from WTAPS for 2012 fall/winter has brought forth the B-9 COTTON SATIN JACKET.

WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter Bags
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WTAPS 2012 Fall/Winter Bags

Japanese fashion brand WTAPS has released a special collection of bags for the late-Fall/Holiday

 

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