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WTAPS vs Cutler and Gross: similarities and differences

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

Cutler and Gross

United Kingdom Founded 1969

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

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    Cutler and Gross shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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

Basic information

Field
WTAPS
Cutler and Gross
Country Japan United Kingdom
Founded 1996 1969
Category Clothing Eyewear
Other categories Accessories —

— indicates information that is not available.

Brand profiles

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

Cutler and Gross

  • 2026-01-22

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2009, the brands collaborated on three sunglasses styles for the limited “Future of Black” collection. A record also notes this as their second collaboration with a prestigious British house.

Cutler and Gross collaborations

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