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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 2012 Spring/Summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” Silver and Wood Bracelet
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” Silver and Wood Bracelet

WTAPS’ longstanding inspiration has incorporated timeless elements of military and workwear. For a

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Ernest Dot Chambray Shirt
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Ernest Dot Chambray Shirt

For its Spring/Summer 2012 collection, WTAPS introduces the latest “Ernest Dot Chambray Shirt.” The


WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Zip Pouches
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Zip Pouches

Newly available from Japanese streetwear brand WTAPS and designer Tetsu Nishiyama are a trio of

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SNEAK Collection
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SNEAK Collection

The highly military-influenced Japanese fashion label WTAPS offers a look into its latest SNEAK

Traverse Tokyo: Interview with Tetsu Nishiyama
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Traverse Tokyo: Interview with Tetsu Nishiyama

One of streetwear culture’s biggest names and the designer and businessman behind Japanese label

WTAPS Leather Tanker Bag
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WTAPS Leather Tanker Bag

The latest from versatile Japanese brand WTAPS comes in the form of the ultra-sleek Tanker Bag,

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Union Flannel Shirts
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer Union Flannel Shirts

Japanese brand WTAPS has dropped a trio of their latest Union Flannel Shirts for Spring/Summer

GRIND: WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer "BETTER THAN YESTERDAY" Collection Editorial
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GRIND: WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer "BETTER THAN YESTERDAY" Collection Editorial

With the WTAPS 2012 “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” collection slowly filtering into stores, GRIND magazine

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer PACKERS VEST
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer PACKERS VEST

Available in either black or brown, the PACKERS VEST is a stylish polyester offering from WTAPS.

DOUBLEDUTCH Nagoya 30th Anniversary Items From NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS
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DOUBLEDUTCH Nagoya 30th Anniversary Items From NEIGHBORHOOD & WTAPS

On February 27, 1982, Satoshi Kawashima opened his DOUBLEDUTCH store in Nagoya, Japan. Specializing

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SHERPA Jacket
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer SHERPA Jacket

One of the more consistent items from WTAPS, this season’s SHERPA jacket is presented not only in

WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer "BETTER THAN YESTERDAY" Collection
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WTAPS 2012 Spring/Summer "BETTER THAN YESTERDAY" Collection

Following our preview earlier this week, we can now bring you the full lookbook from the WTAPS 2012

 

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