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WTAPS vs Alanui: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

Alanui

Italy Founded 2016

Decoration & playfulness · Luxury & heritage · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    Alanui shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • Alanui (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and Alanui, shown relative to each brand.
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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
  • Alanui
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
Alanui
Country Japan Italy
Founded 1996 2016
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

No information is available.

Alanui

  • Alanui Finest

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  • Alanui Kids

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  • Alanui Home

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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

Alanui

  • 2024-12-04

    Alpha Industries

    A 2024 collaboration with Alanui. Alpha’s technical MA-1 bomber was reinterpreted in the context of Alanui’s luxurious knitwear, handwork, and ornamentation, resulting in a special model with a crafted feel.

Alanui collaborations

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