Tetsu Nishiyama

Tetsu Nishiyama

Fashion Designer and Founder of FPAR and WTAPS

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Industries
Streetwear
Founded February 14, 1974
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan

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Tetsu Nishiyama is a Japanese designer best known for his work with WTAPS and FPAR (FORTY PERCENT AGAINST RIGHTS). Born and raised in Tokyo, Nishiyama started his first venture FPAR in 1993 at a time when a number of burgeoning labels were eager to make their mark. Using a silkscreen printer, he began producing simple graphic T-shirts embellished with “FPAR,” which drew influences from the principle of anarchism. In 1996 he decided to focus on establishing a more refined fashion imprint and came up with his second venture WTAPS. Stemming from his passion for utilitarian wear, the name was derived from the military term “double tap” and has gone onto become one of Japan’s mainstay streetwear imprints. In 2011 Nishiyama opened up the GIP-Store in Shibuya, and maintains creative control of the establishment today. More recently he announced the launch of his family-friendly DESCENDANT label and a collaborative venture DOUBTFUL AS DOUBLE with fellow countryman NIGO.
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Latest Collections

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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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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Check out FORTY PERCENTS AGAINST RIGHTS' Latest Seasonal Offerings
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Check out FORTY PERCENTS AGAINST RIGHTS' Latest Seasonal Offerings

More minimal garments with thought-provoking slogans.
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WTAPS and FORTY PERCENTS AGAINST RIGHTS Team up for a Camo Collection
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WTAPS and FORTY PERCENTS AGAINST RIGHTS Team up for a Camo Collection

A three-piece line for THE PARK・ING GINZA.
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Tetsu Nishiyama's 'MY IDENTIFICATION' Exhibition at Belief Moscow
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Tetsu Nishiyama's 'MY IDENTIFICATION' Exhibition at Belief Moscow

Celebrating the years of WTAPS x Vans.
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#hypebeastkids: FPAR® 2016 Summer Kids T-Shirts
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#hypebeastkids: FPAR® 2016 Summer Kids T-Shirts

Perfect for your lil’ media guerrilla.
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Here Are the Top 10 Most Stylish Fashion Designers in the Game Right Now
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Here Are the Top 10 Most Stylish Fashion Designers in the Game Right Now

Killing it both on and off the runway.
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Vans Syndicate Celebrates Its 10 Years With Family and Friends

Vans Syndicate Celebrates Its 10 Years With Family and Friends

With an installation at LA’s Known Gallery.
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DOUBTFUL AS DOUBLE 2015 Fall/Winter "Two-Dollar Bill" Collection
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DOUBTFUL AS DOUBLE 2015 Fall/Winter "Two-Dollar Bill" Collection

A nod to the label’s original teaser.
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