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WTAPS vs FREAK'S STORE: similarities and differences

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WTAPS

Japan Founded 1996

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

FREAK'S STORE

Japan Founded 1986

Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    WTAPS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • WTAPS (solid line, circles)
  • FREAK'S STORE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of WTAPS and FREAK'S STORE, 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
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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
FREAK'S STORE
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1996 1986
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

WTAPS

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FREAK'S STORE

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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

FREAK'S STORE

  • 2026-09-17

    GAP

    A FREAK’S STORE-exclusive collection inspired by GAP’s 1980s–90s archives. It comprises 13 items across four categories: pocket T-shirts, chinos, denim, and schoolwear, and was released on September 17.

  • 2026-08-06

    Champion

    A project featured in the official feature lineup as “Champion’s iconic special-order pieces.” It is a special-order series based on Champion apparel, including sweatshirts, but the listing does not confirm the details of individual products or their release dates.

  • 2026-08-06

    SOMETHING

    A special-order series by SOMETHING and FREAK’S STORE featured in the official feature listing. It can be identified as a new project with a women’s jeans brand, but the listing does not specify individual products or release dates.

  • 2026-07-31

    Umbro

    A special-order collection listed in the official feature lineup as “UMBRO 26FW Collection.” It can be confirmed as a product group from a different season than the Spring/Summer 2025 project, but the specific items and individual release dates are not clear from the listing.

  • 2026-07-16

    MILLER

    A made-to-order series with apparel brand Miller, including underwear, was featured in the official feature listing. The listing confirms the feature date, but the specific items, number of product styles, and release date cannot be determined from the listing.

  • 2026-06-04

    RUSSELL ATHLETIC

    A collaboration project with RUSSELL ATHLETIC featured in the official feature list. It can be identified as a custom-order collaboration with an apparel brand that offers items such as sweatshirts, but the list does not specify product details or release dates.

FREAK'S STORE collaborations

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