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WTAPS vs New Era: similarities and differences

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

New Era

United States Founded 1920

Sporty & sportswear · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    New Era shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • New Era (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and New Era, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • WTAPS
  • New Era
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
WTAPS
New Era
Country Japan United States
Founded 1996 1920
Category Clothing Accessories
Other categories Accessories Clothing Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

New Era

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Collaborations

WTAPS

  • 2026-02-20

    New Balance

    WTAPS × New Balance “U1300WT / Made in USA 1300.” It is safest to treat the 2/20 date notation and the 3/6 announcement in Japan as region-specific information.

  • 2026

    Alpha Industries

    A collaboration featured for SS26, combining Alpha’s classic MA-1 with WTAPS’ characteristic interpretation of military and workwear, a color palette centered on olive and black, and brand patches.

  • 2025-11-21

    VANS

    A collaboration between OTW by Vans, OAMC, and WTAPS. The Sk8-Hi GL Lug and Seylynn Lug were released in three colorways, balancing functionality and craftsmanship.

  • 2025-08-02

    UNDERCOVER

    In August 2025, a collaboration inspired by the film Seven Samurai was presented as part of a new chapter of “ONE ON ONE”.

  • 2025-04-25

    GRILLZ JEWELZ

    A collaboration with GRILLZ JEWELZ for WTAPS25SS. The release includes VINNY necklaces and bracelets, and PROVE college rings. 10K and motif designs are among its features.

  • 2025-02-07

    sacai

    The second collaboration with WTAPS took place in February 2025. In addition to five styles each for men and women, the lineup also included unisex items.

WTAPS collaborations

New Era

  • 2026-06

    TWOJEYS

    As of June 2026, TwoJeys × New Era offers seven headwear SKUs, including the Realtree 9TWENTY, All Over Chrome Pillbox, Embellished 59FIFTY, and 59FIFTY Downflap.

  • 2026-06

    Hermanos Koumori

    As of June 2026, Hermanos Koumori × New Era offers three styles of camper caps in the Post Running High style, designed around the physical sensations of running.

  • 2026-06

    Billionaire Boys Club

    As of June 2026, Billionaire Boys Club × New Era continues to be listed. One 59FIFTY style is confirmed as part of the current collection.

  • 2026-02-28

    NEEDLES

    NEEDLES × New Era (February 28, 2026). Released three 59FIFTY models embroidered with the NEEDLES logo on the front and back, highlighting details characteristic of the brand.

  • 2026-02-28

    SOUTH2 WEST8

    SOUTH2 WEST8 × New Era (February 28, 2026). Under the guidance of NEPENTHES, the collaboration offered the 59FIFTY3 model, embroidered with the South2 West8 logo on the front and back.

  • 2026-02-06

    BAPE

    BAPE × New Era “Light Up SS26” (February 6, 2026). A capsule featuring a glow-in-the-dark 59FIFTY silhouette and design elements inspired by BABY MILO.

New Era collaborations

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