WTAPS x Wolf’s Head Studded Belt

WTAPS sources out Wolf’s Head in the creation of a collaborative belt for this season’s LAMF collection. The studded style features a dual-tone stud arrangement in both silver and gold studs.

i-D Magazine Feature with Tetsu Nishiyama of WTAPS

i-D Magazine recently caught up with one of Japan’s leading streetwear designers and entrepreneurs, Tetsu Nishiyama aka TET from brand WTAPS. The designer chats about his his role at WTAPS, role as Creative Director of Black Flag as well as his adoration for American culture growing up in Shibuya.

WTAPS X Magical Design Key Holder

WTAPS has worked with fellow Japanese brand Magical Design on a key holder for their Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. The outcome is a silver/gold hook design with an incredible amount of details and just an overall impressive work of precision.

RATS “Mano” Sculpture

Tomoya Nagase for Neighborhood 2009 Spring/Summer

Neighborhood preview looks from their Spring/Summer Collection in the latest issue of Men’s Non-No with a special modeling appearance by famed Japanese singer and actor Tomoya Nagase.

Goro’s 2009 Spring/Summer Lookbook

Accessories specialists Goro’s unveil their Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook. Known as one of the premier jewelry/leather good’s companies within the Japanese market, the brands has been held in high regard with their take on Native American designs. This new lookbook provides further looks into the line that follows the same aesthetic they have become known for.

WTAPS 2009 SS 1st “LAMF”

The WTAPS 2009 1st collection entitled “LAMF” is another exceptional showcase of referencing from Tetsu Nishiyama. Paying tribute to militia and naval themes deriving from the designers passion for punk. Here is the first look at what is set to release later this month from WTAPS.

Kaws Companion Key Holder

Probably the most popular vinyl figure of the last few years, has already beared its face in numerous forms including, tee shirts, ashtrays, and all sorts of vinly sizes, even a bearbrick, but now you can carry the figure with you wherever you go as a Key Holder.

DISSERTATION R.I.K.O. TEEPEE PROJECT

designed by hiroki nakamura
direct/concept - suitman
photo - young kim and jim helton
edit/sound - jim helton
title art - jose parla
graphic design - davi russo
sound mix - adrian morgan
voice - joey curtis

WTAPS X Magical Design Wallet Chain

WTAPS has collaboration with Magical Design to create an intricate wallet chain. The wallet chain features a simple and archaic double hook design. A black leather braid is woven through a silver and gold chain which also includes an antique-like finish.

Visvim 2008 Fall/Winter Serra Collection

More so then ever, Visvim’s mountaineering-inspired Serra falls nicely in the current hiking boot-movement. And much like some of the Hockney’s seen earlier this year, the Serras are injected with a bit of flare thanks to a relatively wider range of colors on the leather boots. If the blues, yellows and purples are not to your liking, the trustworthy black is also available. However the boot’s release is limited only to FIL locations in Japan and Hong Kong as well as Isetan.

Visvim Serra Ascent 2009 Spring Collection

Continuing to develop on their highly-comfortable and durable sneakers, Visvim will be releasing a new set of colorways from their popular Serra Ascent model boots. Always perfect for the outdoors or rugged terrain, these boots are both reliable and fashionable making it virtually perfect for any activity. The boots will come in 7 new colors and will be available early 2009.

Rats x Undercover Belts

Undercover and RATS making some really strong moves at present making this collaboration a strong project. RATS renown for low key releases while Undercover have found there own place in fashion circles have come together to compile a Viper Studs collection. Featuring a belt and bangle the two products feature a minimal studded detail on black leather in a number of colors.