Japanese label WTAPS just came out with a few new releases for 2008 S/S Collection named “Extreme Prejudice.” The release includes 3 new tees and a black fedora. The tees all feature simple, effective designs that uses the WTAPS logo and the phrase “Extreme Prejudice” on the shirts. The fedora is also minimal with the number 23 and the shape of a bow tie sewn around it. Available now at Cliffedge.
For this latest installment of the WTAPS x Vans Syndicate series, the Japanese brand has created three distinct styles each reflective of various cultures and time periods. The Rudeez was inspired by vintage dress shoes, the Greaserz looks at 70s blue collar culture and the Bash is inspired by hip-hop culture as well as Spike Lee movies. For releases, it will begin in June with the Bash and end in August with the Rudeez.
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Last month, a collection of Vans’ upcoming Syndicate collaboration (post was subsequently removed) with WTAPS was revealed. Seen here is the third installment within this ongoing collection, the Rudeez was definitely worth the wait. The encapsulated rubber toecap features a wing-tip pattern with brogue details throughout. Although not the first instance of wing-tip meets sneaker, the extended rubber toecap in this form seems to be a first. Look for a 2008 fall release.
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WTAPS has introduced the concepts and themes behind their eyewear collection, “Slinly Optics”. The collection is divided into four separate themes, Outsiders, Misfits, Punks and Rebels. Among the first models feature is the Bad Manner. The frame shape cuts out sharply towards the edge of the eyes with interpretations based on the letter ‘W’.
TET, the owner of infamous technical brand WTAPS gives us a peek at some new rainwear from his brand. Shifting away from Militaria and Biker themes, we see brightly colored raincoats, hinted to be of the poncho type. Technical specifications include GORE-TEX laminates, allowing for moisture expulsion but at the same time keeping wetness out. As always, detail and fabric technologies are key to TET, and graphic-wise, we see the familiar “Too Young To Die” skull logo silk screened on the back of the pieces, and on the lining of the jacket we see the double headed bird of prey logos . More after the jump