We would like to take a minute to show you WTAPS’ “Trash Denim” that has just surfaced recently. As you can clearly see, the denim has received some extreme treatment to create its look reminiscent of what we saw during the summer. Paint drips and stitched in holes can be seen throughout the jeans. These things definitely appear to have been battered and bruised with battle wounds to prove it. Also, another thing worth mentioning is the spider pattern stitched onto the back pocket. Check them for yourself after the jump. Read the full story

When it comes to technical apparel you do not have to look much further than WTAPS, having based many great aspects of their work in recent years around their outerwear. These items really depict a mix of Americana with a military theme which has played a huge part of the defining WTAPS direction while color is definitely a speaking point for their winter line.

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Widely considered one of W)Taps best collections yet, this Fall/Winter collection entitled ‘Red Dawn‘, has started to arrive in stores outside Japan. With fun yet traditional branding, and all the signature items W)Taps has built its cult following with, check out some of whats available at Slamjam after the jump. Read the full story

WTAPS have compiled a great piece of artwork to celebrate the much coveted Japanese publication Cool Trans who have been a main stay in Japan for 13 years now.

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Here is a more in-depth look at an outstanding piece recently released from W)taps as a part of their “Red Dawn” collection, A premium quality leather and wool down vest which includes some exceptional details from meticulously placed logo embroidery down to the metallic tags. While the market is somewhat saturated with hoodies and t-shirts, Tetsu Nishiayama creates this impressive piece that is perfect for layering, good for all four seasons. Certainly one of the better pieces from Wtaps as of late. Take a look at the images after the jump.

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Check out this interesting and stylish down vest courtesy of WTAPS. This simple black down vest makes use of leather and wool with a little logo on the chest. Tet encourages potential owners of this nice vest to toss it on over a tee now that the Autumn season is settling in and just prior to the true cold of Winter. I am not really a vest guy, but this one is exceptionally nice in my opinion. Have look inside at the image. Read the full story

WTAPS have mixed many elements of military and technical wear in recent years culminating in some of the most desired items of clothing having played a huge role in turning the street culture into what we know. This latest piece really has a distinctive approach leaving out the a number of pockets while adding yin-yang embroidery on the peace sign along with the fur hood.

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Having already seen a M-65 come to fruition from this fruitful collaboration between WTAPS and Bounty Hunter which celebrates the latters 13th anniversary comes this tee of similar aesthetic. Entitled “Lost Boyz” is an exciting piece which really combines two strong names in the culture with great distinction.

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Comparable to the Teds coat seen in past seasons from WTAPS, the Eae features 3 buttons, a shawl collar,  and more length in the coat taking inspiration from the film noirs. With the usual commendable construction WTAPS have used a cotton twill with a herringbone backing and provided stain damage and given it an aged feel with the characteristic dry cotton feel really showing.
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Here is a greater look into a reknowned part of WTAPS success over the years, their outerwear and more specifically their gore-tex jackets. Briefly seen before this image provides the various colors the impressive jacket will be available, boasting a far more colorful pallet than what we are used to from WTAPS.

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