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WTAPS vs UNDERCOVER: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

Reference brand: WTAPS Swap brands

WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

UNDERCOVER

Japan Founded 1990

Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    UNDERCOVER shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    UNDERCOVER shows a stronger emphasis

Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • UNDERCOVER (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and UNDERCOVER, 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
  • UNDERCOVER
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
WTAPS
UNDERCOVER
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1996 1990
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

UNDERCOVER

  • SueUNDERCOVER

    Launched in 2013AW as UNDERCOVER’s second line for women, alongside JohnUNDERCOVER. It shapes the ex...

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  • UNDERCOVERISM

    After presenting its men’s collection in 2009, it was used as the name for UNDERCOVER’s main men’s l...

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  • the Shepherd UNDERCOVER

    A seasonless offshoot line launched in 2016, themed around adult clothing for everyday wear by Jun T...

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  • JohnUNDERCOVER

    Launched in 2013AW as UNDERCOVER’s second line for men, it debuted at the same time as SueUNDERCOVER...

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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

UNDERCOVER

  • 2026-06-24

    VANS

    OTW by Vans × UNDERCOVER. The Classic Slip-On 98 and Sk8-Hi are reimagined with uppers featuring paintings by Emma Bennett and Jun Takahashi’s design language.

  • 2026-03

    Dickies

    UNDERCOVER × Dickies (around March 2026). A five-piece collection as the first mainline release for SS26, including an Eisenhower jacket, work pants/work shorts, and long- and short-sleeved shirts.

  • 2025-11-22

    nonnative

    In November 2025, the 2025 edition of the “OZISM” collaboration was released.

  • 2025-11-08

    fragment design

    In November 2025, released a capsule collection with fragment design.

  • 2025-10-30

    OTW by Vans

    In October 2025, a collaboration featuring OTW by Vans and Old Skool 36 / Era 95 (four styles in total) was released.

  • 2025-10-29

    Champion

    UNDERCOVER × Champion (second installment). Following the official announcement on 10/23, it was released on 10/29. Reverse Weave was updated to 11.5 oz, with further updates including an expanded color range and beaded patches.

UNDERCOVER collaborations

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