A highly distinctive piece that perfectly captures the military-inspired identity for which WTAPS is renowned.
The entire body features a powerful tiger stripe camouflage pattern composed of deep olive, brown and black tones. Unlike conventional camouflage, the irregular horizontal pattern creates a rugged visual effect reminiscent of vintage military garments and gives the shirt an unmistakable presence.
Across the center of the chest is a large white “WTAPS” logo. The clean lettering contrasts beautifully against the complex camouflage background, transforming classic military inspiration into a distinctly Japanese streetwear design.
The neckline is finished with a deep olive ribbed collar that complements the camouflage body, while a small brand detail near the sleeve adds a subtle finishing touch. These restrained details help create a well-balanced design without distracting from the bold tiger stripe pattern.
The inner label features the markings “EX33_SNEAK COLLECTION,” “DESIGN SS 05,” and “TEE. COPO. TIGER STRIPE.” Released in 2016, this piece now offers the appeal of an earlier WTAPS era and has a different atmosphere from the brand’s current collections.
The combination of military, workwear and street influences reflects the design language long associated with WTAPS and Tetsuya Nishiyama. For anyone exploring older WTAPS pieces or Japanese streetwear archives, this is a particularly attractive design.
Size: Medium
Chest width: approx. 50 cm Length: approx. 65 cm Shoulder width: approx. 47 cm Sleeve length: approx. 22 cm
For a classic WTAPS-inspired outfit, combine it with black cargo pants or military fatigues and low-tech sneakers such as VANS or CONVERSE. The rugged camouflage pattern works especially well with simple, understated bottoms.
For a cleaner contemporary look, pair it with black wide-leg trousers or tapered pants. Keeping the rest of the outfit minimal allows the tiger stripe camouflage and white WTAPS logo to become the focal point.
It is powerful enough to wear alone during summer and also works beautifully beneath a black overshirt or military jacket during spring and autumn. Highly recommended for fans of WTAPS, NEIGHBORHOOD, DESCENDANT, Japanese streetwear and military-inspired fashion.